8 World's Iconic Bridges That Are Nothing Short Of An Architectural Marvel

1. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA

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2. Tower Bridge, London, UK

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3. Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia

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4. Pont du Gard, Nîmes, France

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5. Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, Kobe, Japan

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6. Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, USA

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7. Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic

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8. Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy

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