Famous Bridges

Famous bridges

Pont d'Avignon, France

This bridge was built in the 12th century. It was made famous by the song "Sur le Pont d'Avignon" (On Avignon Bridge).

Bridge of sighs, Venice italy

The Bridge of Sighs was designed in 1560. It connects the Doge's Palace with the city jail, and prisoners who had been sentenced to death had to cross the bridge to reach the jail. Its name is said to come from their sighs of despair.

Pont Neuf, Paris, France

Pont Neuf was completed in 1604. The bridge is in two halves and links the Right and Left Banks of the River Seine to lle de la Cité, the island on which Notre Dame Cathedral stands.

Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan

This wooden arch bridge was built across the Nishiki River in 1673. It has been damaged and rebuilt many times.

Iron Bridge, Shropshire

The Iron Bridge was completed in 1781 and was the first bridge built of iron.

Tower Bridge, London

Tower Bridge was completed in 1894. It opens and lifts in the middle to allow tall ships to pass underneath

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA

After many setbacks, Brooklyn Bridge was finally opened in 1883. For a short time it was the world's longest bridge.

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge was built in 1932 to carry road and rail traffic across the harbour. It is a famous feature of the Sydney harbour skyline.