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An ancient, mossy bridge is the perfect complement to any rural or river scene. These old and mysterious arched bridges are mankind's way of traversing landscapes that are otherwise decidedly wild.
Interestingly enough, an arch is only kept in position by its own weight – the stones supporting an arch couldn't possibly stay in their position without the stones above them weighing them down. So, while they were very effective and sturdy, their building process was complicated. This usually involved building an entire wooden framework underneath the bridge on which the arch could be rested until the rest of the bridge was built around it.
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#1
Rakotz Brücke, Germany
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#2
Devil's Bridge In Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
StoyanStoykov 10 years ago
Its name is Devil's bridge build by bulgarians in the beginning of 16 century in the hard of Rhodope Mountains. the river is ancient Arda.
#3
Multnomah Falls, Oregon, Usa
JammieEaster 10 years ago
This bridge was damaged by a boulder, glad I was able to see it prior to the damage!
#4
Huangshan, Anhui, China
DestinyRobinson 10 years ago
What thee f**k? This is ABSOLUTELY wonderous. I can't believe how glorious this bridge is. Who has walked or ran across it? Very interesting
#5
Pindos Mountains, Greece
#6
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland
#9
Gorge De L'areuse, Switzerland
#10
Gaztelugatxe, Spain
#11
Carrbridge, Scotland
#12
Stari Most, Bosnia And Herzegovina
PatrykSandach 10 years ago
That's a town called Mostar. It is famous for young people jumping of this brigde for money.
#13
Root Bridge In India
#14
Ponte Gobbo, Italy
#15
Hermitage Bridge, Scotland
#16
Bridge Across The Merced River, Yosemite, Usa
#17
Tollymore, Uk
JamesWisecarver 10 years ago
This is a place that would be a once in a lifetime dream visit for me. No words.
#18
Gapstow Bridge, New York, USA
AdamHolmes 10 years ago
No 8 reminds me of Harry Potter and 17 of Rivendell from Lord of the Rings
#20
Basteibrücke, Saxon Switzerland, Germany
Final score:
76points
#21
Ponte Della Maddalena, Borgo A Mozzano, Italy
Final score:
70points
#22
Las Lajas Sanctuary, Colombia
Vedrana Vidicevic 4 years ago
This is special place. They found painting of Lady with child on rock and build church around it.
#23
Bastei Bridge, Germany
Final score:
57points
#28
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland
#29
Sligachan, Isle Of Skye, Scotland
#30
The Shahara Bridge Is The Gateway To Shahara Village, Tucked Away In Yemen's Jabal Shahara Moun
Final score:
39points
#31
Pont De Zaglia, Gorges De Spelunca (corsica)
Final score:
39points
#42
The Bridge Of Lies, Sibiu, Romania. Oldest Cast-iron Bridge, Installed In Place Of A Wooden One
Final score:
27points
#43
The Amazing Bridges Bulgaria
Final score:
26points
#45
Johannapark, Leipzig, Germany
Final score:
25points
#50
Tarr Steps
Final score:
23points
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