Humber Suspension Bridge, UK
Suggested by Andrew Petcher the Humber Bridge,in England, is a 2,220 m single-span suspension bridge, which opened to traffic in 1981. It is the fifth-largest of its type in the world.
Sugerida por Andrew Petcher, a Ponte Humber, na Inglaterra, é uma ponte suspensa com 2.220 m de comprimento, que abriu ao tráfego em 1981. É a quinta maior do seu tipo no mundo.
Zakim Bridge, Boston, USA
Suggested by Diane the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, is one of the widest cable-stayed bridges in the world. The Bridge is named after civil rights activist Zakim and the American colonists who fought the British in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Sugerida por Diane, a ponte P. Leonard Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial é uma das mais amplas pontes suspensas por cabos do mundo. A ponte é assim chamada em homenagem a Zakim, ativista dos direitos civis e aos colonos americanos que lutaram contra os ingleses na batalha de Bunker Hill.
(Old) London Bridge, UK
Suggested by Somersaulter London Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames, connecting the City of London and Southwark, in central London. Back in the medieval era it had 19 small arches and contemporary pictures show it crowded with buildings. Today, it is a little bit different..
Sugerida por Somersaulter, London Bridge é uma ponte sobre o Rio Tamisa, que liga a cidade de Londres e Southwark. Na época medieval tinha 19 pequenos arcos e imagens contemporâneas mostram-na cheia de edifícios. Hoje, é um pouco diferente ..
Howrah Bridge, india
Suggested by Ishita, the Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge commissioned in 1943. The bridge was originally named the New Howrah Bridge, because it links the city of Howrah to its twin city, Kolkata (Calcutta).
Sugerida por Ishita, a Ponte Howrah é uma ponte encomendada em 1943. A ponte foi originalmente chamada New Howrah Bridge, porque liga a cidade de Howrah à sua cidade gémea, Kolkata (Calcutá).
Ponte Santa Trinita, Florence, Italy
Suggested by Destination Umbria The Ponte Santa Trìnita is a Renaissance bridge in Florence. It is the oldest elliptic arch bridge in the world and the three flattened ellipses give the structure its celebrated elegant appearance.
Sugerida por Destination Umbria a Ponte Santa Trinita é uma ponte Renascentista em Florença. É a ponte com arco elíptico mais antiga no mundo, sendo que as três elipses achatadas, dão à estrutura a sua aparência elegante.
all images via Google
Thanks again to the ones who pointed out such great examples and feel free to suggest other beautiful bridges around the world!
Muito obrigada a todos os que apontaram estes belíssimo exemplares e estejam à vontade para sugerir outras belas pontes pelo mundo!
The Palladian Traveler said:
Ana – Loved the post, but had no idea that you were encouraging fellow bloggers to join you in an architectural treasure hunt. If you like, you can repost my take and video on all of the bridges – 8 of them – in the Centro Storico of Vicenza, Italy entitled “Far from Madison County: http://thepalladiantraveler.com/2012/10/23/vicenza-walks-far-from-madison-county/
The Palladian Traveler said:
I left off the link for the video: http://thepalladiantraveler.com/good-sights/veneto-vicenza-far-from-madison-county-the-video/
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dhphotosite said:
Excellent post…bridges are so interesting!
restlessjo said:
I really loved driving across the Vasco da Gama bridge into Lisbon. It goes on for miles. Off to check out the other post.
jmeyersforeman said:
I love bridges, and I am drawn to the bridge in what ever city I am in like a magnet
this week we visited Vancouver BC, Canada. The Lions Gate bridge from the Stanley Park Prospect Point lookout is one of my favorites
http://jmeyersforeman.wordpress.com/2012/05/25/lions-gate-bridge-vancouver-bc/
I am really enjoying the opportunity to see bridges from so many places, suggested by your other readers! thanks so much for sharing.
EricaFrances said:
Love the pictures of the Zakim Bridge!! Whenever it comes into sight I know I’m back home in the city 🙂
darkjade68 said:
Gratz Ana, I Just Hit you with the “Inspiring Blog’ Award http://darkjade68.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/inspiring-blog-award/
DJ-
Valentine Logar said:
I think I love all the pictures, but you know there is something interesting and almost elegant about the old London Bridge with all the buildings.
dianeskitchentable said:
Thank you for the mention, I took a picture of the Zakim at night & should put it up on my blog.
ledrakenoir said:
Many bridges are just so beautiful… 😉
Gail Schechter said:
lenny zakim bridge taken from a duck tour boat, I think you will like it…
..http://gailsphotoblog.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/