From their captivating symmetry to their reflections in the water below to the depth of their vanishing points, bridges are always an exciting subject to photograph. Let’s take a quick trip around the world and check out some of the most inspiring and impressive bridges that any photographer would love to capture. We’ll look at the world’s tallest, the longest and everything in between!
Banpo Bridge – Seoul, South Korea
Built 1980-1982
Total Length: 1,495 m (4,905 ft)
Image by yeon woo lee from Pixabay
Brooklyn Bridge – New York City, USA
Opened May 24, 1883
Total Length: 5,989 ft (1,825.4 m)
Height: 276.5 ft (84.3 m)
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay
Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge – Brazil
Opened December 15, 2002
Total Length: 3937 ft (1,200 m)
Image by doloresbarrioslua from Pixabay
Millau Viaduct – Millau-Creissels, France
The tallest bridge in the world!
Built 2001-2004
Total Length: 2460m
Height: 343m
Image by maelledivet from Pixabay
Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco, California
Built 1933-1937
Total Length: 8,981 ft (2,737.4 m)
Height: 746 ft (227.4 m)
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay
The Helix – Singapore
Built 2005-2010
Total Length: 918 ft (280m)
Nanpu Bridge – Shanghai, China
Opened in 1991
Total Length: 760 metres (2,493 ft)
Height: 134 m (440 ft)
Image by chuyuss from Shutterstock
Rialto Bridge – Venice, Italy
Built 1588-1591
Longest Span: 31.80 metres (104.3 ft)
Height: 7.32 metres (24.0 ft)
Image by Holger Hübner from Pixabay
Sydney Harbour Bridge – Sydney, Australia
Built 1923-1932
Total Length: 1,149 m (3,770 ft)
Height: 134 m (440 ft)
Image by Walkerssk from Pixabay
Tower Bridge – London, UK
Opened May 24, 1883
Total Length: 801 feet (244 m)
Height: 213 feet (65 m)
Image by Pierre Blaché from Pixabay
If you could photograph any bridge in the world, where would you go? Which bridge would you photograph? Share your photos in our photo gallery!
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