▲Located in the city of Lucerne, this fascinating bridge was built in 1333 and spans the river Reuss. It is the oldest wooden-covered bridge in Europe.

▲The Helix Bridge is in Marina Bay, Singapore. This mainly steel structure was opened in 2010, and looks magical at night when it is lit-up by LED lights!

▲Inaugurated in 1912, this bridge passes over the River Linxi in the province of Guangxi. It has five pavilions that are linked by verandas. The structure was built without any rivets or nails.

▲This is a pedestrian bridge that can be reached by cable car. Sitting about 2,299 ft (701 m) above sea level, on top of the majestic Gunung Mat Cincang peak, it affords visitors some of the most spectacular views in the world.

▲This bridge on the Paddington Basin canal in London is unique for its folding structure, which means it can roll itself up.

▲Every Friday, the structure opens out to become a bridge and then, at the end of the day, it rolls itself up again. The Rolling Bridge has been around since 2004 and is one of London's most unusual bridges!

▲These bridges are some of the few crossings that pass over the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. They are located in the eastern region of this famous park.

▲One of New York's most iconic sights, this structure was built in 1883 in what was a spectacular engineering feat of its time.

▲Inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002, this pedestrian bridge links Newcastle and Gateshead over the River Tyne. The incredible structure tilts to allow boats to pass.

▲Built in the 16th century, this bridge was sadly destroyed in 1993 during the Bosnian War. Its reconstruction and that of the buildings surrounding it cost over $13 million. It was reopened in 2004.

▲Inaugurated in 2009, the Siduhe Bridge is a 495 m suspension bridge that is further above ground than the peak of the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Owing to its position, it's unlikely that another suspension bridge will supersede it in height any time soon!

▲Measuring a distance of 3,911 m, Akashi-Kaikyo is the longest suspension bridge in the world. It has a span equivalent to four Brooklyn Bridges and connects Kobe, in the province of Hyogo, with Iwaya, on the island of Awaji.

▲This stunning stone creation crosses the Canal Grande in Venice. Many competed to design this bridge, but in the end it was Antonio da Ponte who won. Perhaps it was his name ("ponte" means bridge) that won it for him?

▲This bizarre-looking bridge in Leeuwarden is justified by the large number of rivers in Holland and the amount of shipping traffic. The structure can rise and lower quickly to keep both road and river traffic flowing smoothly. It was constructed in 2000.

▲The Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge took 480 workers and five years to complete before it was opened in 2008. It is one of São Paulo's postcard views that is beautifully illuminated with LED lights at Christmas and on other special occasions.

▲The Capilano Suspension Bridge near Vancouver is basically a giant slackline. If you're a climbing and nature lover, this bridge is for you!

▲This bridge goes across the Han River in the center of Seoul, connecting the districts of Seocho and Yongsan. Its most beautiful feature is the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, which was installed in 2009. Its 350 jets of water and 10,000 LED lights create a stunning effect at night!

▲This bridge connects two canals, the Forth and Clyde, and the Union. It carries ships up and down in a huge water elevator!

▲Henderson Waves is one of the most innovative bridge designs in the world. It joins Telok Blangah Hill to Mount Faber and boasts leisure areas and paths to allow pedestrians to enjoy its unique structure.

▲The iconic Tower Bridge in London was built in 1894. It is one of the most-famous and most-visited bridges in the world.

▲Of the hundreds of bridges in Amsterdam, Magere Brug stands out from the rest. Because this bridge is very narrow, it was dubbed magere brug, which literally means "skinny bridge." In the beginning stages of its construction, it was difficult for two people to cross the bridge at the same time.

▲In 2006, this bridge became internationally famous for winning one of the most revered awards in architecture, the prize for Outstanding Structure. It was opened in 2004 by, Jacques Chirac, and cost €394 million to build. It crosses the valley of the River Tarn, in Millau.

▲In the 17th century, the King of Persia, Abbas II, ordered this unique structure to be built. The Khaju Bridge has 23 arches and acts as a dam for the Zayandeh River.

▲The Tokyo Imperial Palace provides the backdrop to this simply stunning bridge, which is one of the last medieval structures standing in the region.

▲Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the Australian city's most iconic monuments, and links Sydney's Central Business District to the north coast of the city. It took eight years of construction to complete the bridge, which was opened in 1932.

▲The Pont Alexandre III, which was inaugurated in 1900, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful structures in Paris. The bridge, which links the Esplanade des Invalides to the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, is one of the most-ornamental pedestrian bridges in the world.

▲San Francisco's most emblematic structure is, of course, the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge. Completed in 1937, it's up there in terms of iconic American symbols and has influenced other bridges across the world, such as the 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal.

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A bridge with houses on top? This is nothing new! Ponte Vecchio in Florence was built in 1345 and originally supported fishmongers and other trade shops on top of its stone arches. Today, these shops are mainly jewelers and art vendors.

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Whether they've won awards for their design, marked history, or pushed the limits of physics, these iconic structures are all unique.

From the Golden Gate Bridge to Tower Bridge, check out the world's most remarkable bridges!

The world's most-remarkable bridges

These structures represent important historical heritage for their nations

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Whether they've won awards for their design, marked history, or pushed the limits of physics, these iconic structures are all unique. Check out the world's most-remarkable bridges!