The Most Beautiful Bridges In The World

"Whether it is Scandinavian innovation, a handmade rope crossing in the Peruvian Andes, or a skyline-defining landmark in a global city, the world would look very different without bridges. For centuries, people have found ways to span rivers, valleys, and rainforests, sometimes working with nature itself to create structures that feel as much like art as engineering. There are millions of bridges across the planet and countless candidates for any best-of list."

"Some of the most moving bridges are inseparable from the stories they have survived. The Old Bridge in Mostar, known locally as Stari Most, was built between 1557 and 1566, its stone arch rising above the Neretva River for more than four centuries. It was destroyed in 1993 during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, then rebuilt in the early 21st century with international support. Today it stands as a symbol of reconciliation as much as a piece of Ottoman-era architecture."

"A very different kind of endurance can be found in the living root bridges of Meghalaya in India. The Khasi people guide the roots of fig trees over many years, shaping them into strong crossings that can withstand heavy monsoon seasons. The double-decker bridge in the village of Nongriat is one of the most famous examples, a rare partnership between human patience and natural growth."

Bridges appear in forms from Scandinavian innovation and handmade rope crossings in the Peruvian Andes to skyline-defining urban landmarks. For centuries people have spanned rivers, valleys, and rainforests, sometimes working with nature to create structures that blend art and engineering. Millions of bridges exist worldwide, shaped by diverse landscapes, cultures, and ideas. The Old Bridge in Mostar, built 1557–1566, was destroyed in 1993 and rebuilt in the early 21st century as a symbol of reconciliation. Living root bridges in Meghalaya are grown by the Khasi people into durable crossings, including Nongriat’s double-decker bridge. The Victoria Falls Bridge, completed in 1905, arcs above the Zambezi gorge and offers dramatic views and adventure.

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