7 Bridges (or more?)

[AquamarineSteph]

http://www.frommers.com/slideshows/847997-7-iconic-bridges-you-must-see-before-you-die

I read this article on the Frommer's website which listed 7 iconic bridges that a person should see. I've included the link to the article, but if you don't feel like flipping through their slide show the bridges are

--Pont Neuf, Paris
--Ponte Vecchio, Florence
--Chain Bridge, Budapest
--Tower Bridge, London
--Brooklyn Bridge, New York City
--Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
--Sydney Harbour Bridge, Syndey

So my first question is this - how many of these bridges have you seen? I only have seen two, the Ponte Vecchio and the Golden Gate.

And my second question is this - can you think of an amazing bridge to add to this list? I know there is a wonderful bridge in St. Augustine called the Bridge of Lions which I thought was very cool. I also thought the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel was really cool as well.

You?

 

[amberpi]

http://www.frommers.com/slideshows/847997-7-iconic-bridges-you-must-see-before-you-die

I read this article on the Frommer's website which listed 7 iconic bridges that a person should see. I've included the link to the article, but if you don't feel like flipping through their slide show the bridges are

--Pont Neuf, Paris
--Ponte Vecchio, Florence
--Chain Bridge, Budapest
--Tower Bridge, London
--Brooklyn Bridge, New York City
--Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
--Sydney Harbour Bridge, Syndey

So my first question is this - how many of these bridges have you seen? I only two, the Ponte Vecchio and the Golden Gate.

And my second question is this - can you think of an amazing bridge to add to this list? I know there is a wonderful bridge in St. Augustine called the Bridge of Lions which I thought was very cool. I also thought the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel was really cool as well.

You?

All but Syndey, maybe one day!

Cool thread!

 

[Neesy228]

I've only seen two (Brooklyn, Golden Gate) and seeing a third in a couple of months (Tower).

I would add the Bixby Bridge in California as a worthwhile visit.

 

[disykat]

I have not been to Budapest or to Sydney, so no to those bridges.

We've got some pretty cool bridges in the PNW. How about the Astoria bridge over the Columbia River?

For a famous one I haven't been to, how about the Millau (sp?) Viaduct in France?

 

[asta]

I have only seen two of the seven. We have a beautiful bridge located very close to us. It is not as historic as the ones on the list but it is unusual. It is a double arch concrete bridge near the northern end of the Natchez Trace.

https://www.google.com/search?q=nat..._AUIECgC&biw=768&bih=922#imgrc=-AFrv6AwG9YpWM:

 

[bcwife76]

Tower Bridge and Golden Gate for me.

I dunno, the Lions Gate Bridge here in Vancouver is pretty iconic in our parts, sailed under it twice so far and it's pretty awesome:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lions_Gate_Bridge

 

[kimblebee]

I’ve seen the Golden Gate and Tower Bridge but don’t remember because I was younger.

I’ve seen the Harbour Bridge a few times.

 

[elphaba91]

I've seen the Tower, Brooklyn and Golden Gate. Strangely I've never actually been to Sydney, even though it's only about a 1.5 hour flight away!

I'm surprised the Bridge of Sighs isn't on the list too. I know it's not as large and grandiose as many of the others, but in terms of must-see bridges it's surely right up there!

 

[jdb in AZ]

I've seen all of them. I wish they'd included the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan.

 

[QueenIsabella]

I'm kind of surprised they listed Ponte Vecchio, but not the Rialto Bridge in Venice. I've seen both of those, plus the Brooklyn Bridge. We'll see Pont Neuf and the Tower Bridge next summer. I'm not likely to get to Sydney or Budapest in my lifetime.

 

[Pacolovestacos]

All but Syndey, maybe one day!

Cool thread!

Same.

I would add the Charles Bridge in Prague.

 

[EMom]

Same.

I would add the Charles Bridge in Prague.

You beat me to it by 9 minutes. Charles Bridge in Prague is beautiful and oozes atmosphere.

 

[EMom]

You beat me to it by 9 minutes. Charles Bridge in Prague is beautiful and oozes atmosphere.

And I've been to 4 of those listed, and seen one from the airplane as we landed in Sydney.

 

[ronandannette]

Pont Neuf and the Golden Gate.

 

[foodiddiedoo]

Pont Neuf, Golden Gate, Brooklyn Bridge, Tower Bridge.
While not "beautiful" the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is an amazing feat of engineering.

 

[amberpi]

Same.

I would add the Charles Bridge in Prague.

I have a sketch of its original drawing (reproduction of course!) in my living room. I thought as a PP mentioned that the Bixby bridge is lovely too.

 

[amberpi]

If ya'll are interested in an amazing experience, this bridge is the bee knees...it leads to an island wherein you can look at the Irish coast from the ocean. Super neat:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carrick-a-rede

 

[MillauFr]

My favorite is the Viaduc de Millau...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millau_Viaduct

 

[elgerber]

Shockingly, I have seen 3 of them.

 

[lovesdumbo]

I've only seen 2-Golden Gate & Chain in Budapest.

I've seen the London Bridge in Lake Havasu, Arizona.

I would add the Charles Bridge in Prague.

Another fan of the Charles Bridge. I have a Pandora charm of it.