14 bridges from different parts of the world that can be called masterpieces of architecture (15 photos)

From ancient Roman bridges to modern engineering marvels.





Bridges are considered one of the oldest structures humanity. Some of them were built in the ancient world, but are still functioning. Nowadays, bridges usually look like engineering bridges. miracles, but still there are exceptions.

Ancient Roman bridge in Rimini, Italy



Millau Viaduct in France





Animal Bridge in Banff National Park, Canada



An elevated bridge inscribed in a city park in Calcutta: a metro line passes through it



Bridge for cyclists, laid directly on the lake, Limburg, Belgium



Folding bridge in London



Storsesandet Bridge in Norway, connecting the island of Averøy and the mainland



Bridge in the US state of Colorado over the gorge



Falkirk Wheel: perhaps the rotating ship lift can safely be left on this list



Bastei bridge, built almost two centuries ago, Germany



There are even bridges for ships, Magdeburg, Germany



Bridge of an unusual shape in Scotland



Bridge in the Gulf of Finland, St. Petersburg



Devil's bridge in Bulgaria