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Ten strangest bridges in the world
Jul 21, 2009 23:12
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Architecture was closely associated with art. Bridges as an import part of architecture, combines arts and technology. The unique bridges are masterpiece of arts. Here are a collection of World's Ten Strangest Bridges. Have a look!

#1. Henderson Wave Bridge (Singapore)
Henderson Wave Bridge, the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore, is uniquely shaped to resemble a wave with four peaks and three troughs. It offers a new place for sightseeing, and the bridge itself is absolutely stunning. The design of waves in motion gives makes a huge visual impact. The bridge connects Mount Faber Garden and Telok Blangah Mount Garden.



Jul 21, 2009 23:18
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2. The Mur River Wooden Bridge (Graz City, Austria)
The bridge over the Moore River was designed by Vito Acconci from New York in order to celebrate "Graz 2003: Culture Capital of Europe." The bridge connects artificial islands composed of various merging shells. Now the island features a sunbathing zone, a small cafe, an open-air theatre and a fashion bar. The Mur River Bridge is a classical mixture of art and architecture, a combination of dream and reality.



Jul 21, 2009 23:20
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#3. Langkawi Sky Bridge (Langkawi Island, Malaysia)
Completed on Oct. 2004, the Langkawi Sky Bridge in Malaysia is a cable bridge supported by steel. The bridge is suspended at 700 meters above sea level and spans 125 meters across the mountains, offering magnificent views of the Andaman Sea and Thailand's Tarutao Island. The bridge's height above the sea and narrowness attract many visitors to venture across.

Jul 21, 2009 23:21
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#4. Magdeburg Water Bridge (Germany)
The 918-metre Magdeburg Water Bridge is a navigable aqueduct water bridge in Germany, completed in October 2003. It bridges the River Elbe to connect two important German shipping canals; the Elbe-Havel Canal and the Midland Canal. The bridge is a wonderful scenic spot, with people walking on it as well as ships sailing on it.



Jul 22, 2009 00:08
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#5. Eye of Tianjin ---Yongle Bridge. (Tianjin, China)
Yongle Bridge, with a Ferris wheel known as the Eye of Tianjin built into it, is a means of transportation as well as a scenic spot. The electric-powered wheel has 48 capsules with a capacity of 384 passengers total and takes 30 minutes to complete a rotation. The peak of the tour can be 120 meters.


Jul 22, 2009 00:11
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#6. Oliveira Bridge (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
The Oliveira Bridge opened in May 2008. The bridge is 138 meters high and connects Marginal Pinheiros to Jornalista Roberto Marinho Avenue. The bridge deck is unusual due to its form, which is similar to an "X", crossing at the tower. It is the only bridge in the world that has two curved tracks supported by a single concrete mast.



Jul 22, 2009 00:15
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#7. Suspended Staircase (Switzerland)
Designed by Swiss architect Jurg Conzett, the Suspended Staircase is located in Traversinertobel, Switzerland. He solved the problem of connecting two different elevations over the gorge by creating a staircase. The staircase replaces a rope bridge for hikers that was wiped out by an avalanche.

Jul 22, 2009 00:17
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#8. The Fountain Bridge (Seoul, South Korea)
This bridge spanning the Han River in Seoul, Korea, doubles as a fountain and is a main scenic spot of Seoul. It used to be just an ordinary bridge, but in 2008, 9,380 foundations with a water jet capacity of 190 tons per minute were installed in the bridge. At night an amazing light show creates an even more fantastic scene.

Jul 22, 2009 00:18
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9. Python Bridge (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
This red bridge gets the name "Python" from its shape. Built in 2001, the bridge's aluminum sea-gulls add decoration to Amsterdam

Jul 22, 2009 00:20
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#10. The Rolling Bridge (London, UK)
Conceived by British designer Thomas Heatherwick, this bridge is the only moveable one on the list. Eight triangular sections are hinged together and connected above by two part links that can be rolled up towards the deck by concealed hydraulic pistons. When extended, it is 12 meters long and resembles a conventional steel and timber footbridge. However, to allow the passage of boats, the bridge curls up until its two ends join.

Jul 26, 2009 02:56
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Wonderful ...
Magnifient ....
Marvelous.......
Charm Shap ............

I wish for all we have a bridge to Heaven ......... that bridge will be the greatest beauty and the most magical bridge on the world.

Thanks for you.. you let me know new things....
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