Ponte Vecchio (Firenze, Italy)
The Ponte Vecchio, meaning “old bridge” in Italian, was the only bridge that crossed the Arno River in Florence until the year 1218 but in 1345, there was a flood, so the bridge had to be rebuilt. During the Second World War, the Germans destroyed all the bridges across the Arno except this one, but they obstructed access to it by knocking down the medieval buildings on its sides. These days, there are occasionally concerts, theater presentations, and boat rides underneath bridge which visitors can see in addition to admiring the Ponte Vecchio. In addition, there are many shops along the bridge which are filled with art, jewelry, and souvenirs.
Ponte Vecchio (Firenze, Italy)
Hangzhou Bay Bridge (China)
The Hangzhou Bay Bridge is a highway bridge that has a cable-stayed portion and crosses the Hangzhou Bay, which is in China’s eastern coastal region. It is an enormous sea-crossing bridge that is 36 kilometers long. It connects the municipalities of Ningbo and Jiaxing in Zhejiang province. On June 14, 2007, the construction of the bridge was completed and there was an opening ceremony for it on June 26, 2007.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge (China)
