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Bridges are more than roads across rivers. Confirmation this is a lot of bridges, which just captures spirit.
Bridge Slauerhofbrug
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It is called the “flying bridge”, and this miracle is located in Leeuwarden (Netherlands). Why was the bridge made so? In the Netherlands very intensive shipping, in which a similar bridge is simply not replaceable. He hydraulically ten times a day rises and falls.
Shenyang Bridge
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Look at him: it’s just awesome! The bridge is in China, in the province of Guangxi. It was built without a single nail (!) In 1916 by representatives of the Chinese ethnic minority – Dong. Of course, its grace brought glory to this building. architecture.
Transformer bridge
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This is a masterpiece of masterpieces! Transformer bridge, or The bridge is folding. See how this miraculous structure collapses and turns around again every Friday. Erected in London in 2004 as conceived by the talented architect Thomas Hitherwick.
Falkirk Wheel
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In London there is another unusual bridge made in original futuristic style. But his main highlight is not in this: it’s a rotating boat elevator that connects Union channels and Fort Clyde. In fact, this is the only bridge in the world with such fantastic feature.
There are many unusual bridges in the world, we did not set a goal show them all here, we just wanted to introduce you to some, the most significant (from our point of view) masterpieces.
China Bridges Netherlands
