This Landmark Was Just Named the Most Iconic Bridge View in the World

"With expansive views over the San Francisco Bay and its signature rust orange color, it's no wonder the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most iconic anywhere. In fact, its architecture is so quintessentially San Francisco, the bridge was named the most iconic bridge in the world by car rental company Sixt. Among its myriad of accomplishments, the bridge plays host to more than 100,000 cars every day"

""Bridges do more than just connect cities over bodies of water; they often define a city's skyline, becoming a symbol for locals and a dream destination for tourists around the world," Sixt wrote on its website. "City skylines and sweeping views inspire a sense of pride and excitement for the place people are lucky enough to visit or call home.""

"The United Kingdom's London Bridge, which opened in the 1970s to replace an old stone bridge, came in as the second-most iconic in the world. While often confused for its neighbor Tower Bridge (which came in at No. 4 on the list), London Bridge nevertheless deserves its status thanks to its history and central location straddling the famous Thames River near both Borough Market and the Shard."

Sixt ranked global bridges for iconic status using architectural significance, height, length, pedestrian access, parking, and digital footprint. The Golden Gate Bridge earned the top spot for expansive San Francisco Bay views, distinctive rust orange color, high traffic volumes, and notable engineering feats. London Bridge placed second for its 1970s replacement, historical importance, and central Thames location near Borough Market and the Shard. The Brooklyn Bridge came third for its celebrated architecture and skyline views while carrying large daily volumes of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Social media metrics and ease of visitor access contributed to overall rankings.

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