We welcome you again on the pages of our site "I and the World"! Bridges stretch over water, over land, over an abyss. Today we will tell you which is the longest bridge in the world.
Going on a trip around the world, take a look at the top 10 longest structures, take a closer look at the photos, find out where they are and what they are called. And then walk through them.
1st place Danyang-Kunshan viaduct - 164,800 m
The Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct connects the two cities in Eastern China. it railroad bridge on which several trains can pass at once. Almost 9 km passes over the surface of the water, the rest of the distance the trains travel on land. The construction lasted quite a short time, only four years and 10,000 people worked here. China spent $8.5 billion on the project and it is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest in the world.
2nd place is taken by Great Tianjin - 113,700 m
This facility continues the high-speed rail line between the cities of Beijing and Shanghai, and is also built in China.
3rd place - Bridge over the Wei - 79,700 m
Another Chinese railway bridge. It connects the banks of the Wei River and crosses it twice. Trains have been running on it since 2010, although it was built in 2008.
4th place - Bang Na Highway - 54,000 m
This is a six-lane highway, but many consider this road a bridge, because it passes above the ground. The automotive giant is located in Thailand and has been building it for 5 years. serious traffic jams convinced the authorities to build this highway and invest more than a billion dollars in it. And although the highway is paid, many motorists and tourists try to drive along it, bypassing traffic jams and admiring the surrounding views.
Middle of the rating - Qingdao - 42,500 m
The largest car project across the body of water. All 42.5 km Qingdao bridge goes over the bay. They built it for 4 years, and during this time it took 10 billion dollars. Every day, up to 30,000 cars pass on the road, saving only half an hour of time. Some are surprised: why was it necessary to spend such money from the budget for 30 minutes of savings?
6th place - Pontchartrain Dam Bridge - 38,420 m
Also goes through the water of Lake Pontchartrain USA. Located in the state of Louisiana and is paid. Now you can drive between the two shores of the lake in just 50 minutes. Very resistant to various elements, but apparently built so low above the water that barges periodically crash into it.
7th place is given to the Hangzhou Bay Bridge - 35,673 m
One of the most beautiful in the world is located in China. Surface, passing through the Pacific Gulf. The structure is built in the shape of the letter S. Passing through the structure, motorists reduce the distance by 120 km. On six lanes of the road you can drive at a speed of 100 km / h. The shelf life is set at around 100 years and then the building will be reconstructed.
8th place Shanghai maglev - 30,500 m
This is the most expensive Chinese railway project. It is made on a magnetic suspension. The project cost about 1.6 billion dollars. The road is laid mainly through wetlands, and every 25 km it was necessary to make concrete pillows for supports, and they are expensive. The highest train speed on such a bridge is about 430 km / h, but only a minute and a half - after all, there is almost nowhere to accelerate.
9th place is given to the Bridge-tunnel that passes through the Chesapeake Bay - 28,140 m
A very interesting structure that becomes an underwater tunnel. Great idea ride underwater. The building took 35 years to build. The toll on the bridge is $12 per toll. Cars drive for a while on the surface, and then “leave” down into the tunnel under water so that the ships can freely sail through the structure.
And completes the list - King Fahd Bridge - 26,000 m
It consists of several dams and small bridges that connect Saudi Arabia and the state of Bahrain, located on the islands. The name is given in honor of the king of Arabia, who laid the foundation for the construction. One of the parts is quite remarkable, because it rises high above the water, like a hill. I want to talk about others unique bridges not included in the top ten
The longest arch was built in Shanghai, more than 3.5 km long and about 45 m high
The longest hinged glass tower again in China is 488m long and 2m wide
The structure connects two rocks, and its weight has reached 70 tons. When tourists approach the center, it sways slightly. How cool, but also scary! 500 people can step on it at the same time.
The longest pedestrian suspension runs over the Akhshtyr Gorge in Sochi. Length - 439 m and it stretches at a height of 207 m
The length of the longest in Europe - 17 km - Vasco da Gama
The structure is quite beautiful and passes over a very clear waters. It was built in only a year and a half, and by the 500th anniversary of the opening of the route from Europe to India, it was ready.
In Russia, a long cable-stayed building was built in Vladivostok 3100 m
It is about 29 meters wide and weighs 23,000 tons. High pylons rise up to 324 m. Another large cable-stayed pylon is located in St. Petersburg across the Neva River. It is fixed and has a length of 2884 m.
An unusual "dancing bridge" is laid across the Volga and stretches for 2.5 km
At the end of 2011, it was strengthened with the participation of specialists from Germany.
And here is the current project - the Crimean bridge
It will be one of the largest in Russia. For 19 km, there will be an automobile and railway from Taman Peninsula to the Crimean coast through the sea strait. Opening Crimean bridge: .
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To the question Which city has the most BRIDGES? given by the author * * ☭ * *
the best answer is The city with the most large quantity bridges is not Venice at all, but Hamburg. There are more bridges here than in St. Petersburg, Amsterdam and Venice combined - 2376.
Hamburg is practically surrounded by water on all sides. The Alster River is divided into two lakes, Binnen and Alster (Aussenalster) (which means "inner" and "outer"), located on both sides of the city, and the Elbe River flows right through the city and flows into the North Sea. Such an abundance of water means the presence of many canals, rivers and bridges. In fact, few people know that in Hamburg more bridges than any other city in the world, and more canals than Amsterdam and Venice combined. Estimates range from 2,300 to 2,500 - far more than the total number of canals in London, Amsterdam and Venice. Below are the most famous bridges of this wonderful city:
Bridge "Köhlbrand" (Köhlbrandbrücke)
The Köhlbrand Bridge opened in 1974 and has been one of Hamburg's most famous landmarks ever since. Its length is 3940 meters, and the span of the central, cable-stayed part is 325 meters. From 1974 to 1991 this bridge was considered the most long bridge in a world including a cable-stayed span.
Network of Hamburg Bridges on the Elbe (Hamburg Elbbrücken) 
New Elbe Bridge (Neue Elbbrücke), Billhorner Bridge, and Freeport Elbe Bridge. 
Railroad bridge. 
New bridge across the Elbe. 
Bridge over free port Elbe
The network of Hamburg Bridges on the Elbe is a series of independent bridges that cross the river Elbe, which flows through Hamburg. This Hamburg shipping route is divided into two main branches, the North Elbe and the South Elbe, which merge after they pass the network of the Elbe Islands.
Hamburg bridge over the Elbe (Harburger Elbbrücke). 
The old Hamburg bridge across the Elbe was opened in 1899. The 474 meter steel arch bridge, originally built for motor vehicles, was the first motor vehicle bridge over the South Branch of the Elbe. 
Bridge "Kattwyk" 
Lombard Bridge (Lombardsbruecke) and Kennedy Bridge (Kennedybrücke). 
The Lombard Bridge in Hamburg is a railway and road bridge over the Alster River. 
One of the lesser-known bridges is the "Slamatjen" bridge, located in the Neustadt district on the Ludwig-Erhard street, which crosses the Alster. Since its completion in 1959, it has served as road bridge. On the bridge there is a wonderful picture carved in stone, which represents two talking women. The place where the bridge is located was once popular place meetings of water-carrier women.
Hamburg - canals and bridges.
Answer from Assel[newbie]
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Answer from Yoayvik[newbie]
Of course there are more bridges in Hamburg. In second place in my opinion is Amsterdam.
Answer from Ludmila Mikheeva[newbie]
Thank you. And I thought that in St. Petersburg.
Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. It is also a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful scenery, unique neighborhoods of historical monuments and modern pubs and nightclubs, including the world-famous red-light district of the Reeperbahn.
Hamburg is considered a major port city, despite its location about 100 kilometers from North Sea, on both sides of the Elbe river. Hamburg has the largest port in the country - the second busiest port in Europe, and the third largest in the world, after the ports of London and New York. Therefore, everyone who loves water, ships and harbors is simply obliged to visit it.
Hamburg is practically surrounded by water on all sides. The Alster River is divided into two lakes, Binnen and Alster (Aussenalster) (which means "inner" and "outer"), located on both sides of the city, and the Elbe River flows right through the city and flows into the North Sea. Such an abundance of water means the presence of many canals, rivers and bridges. In fact, few people know that Hamburg has more bridges than any other city in the world, and more canals than Amsterdam and Venice combined. Estimates range from 2,300 to 2,500 - far more than the total number of canals in London, Amsterdam and Venice. Below are the most famous bridges of this wonderful city:
Bridge "Köhlbrand" (Köhlbrandbrücke)
The Köhlbrand Bridge opened in 1974 and has been one of Hamburg's most famous landmarks ever since. Its length is 3940 meters, and the span of the central, cable-stayed part is 325 meters. From 1974 to 1991, this bridge was considered the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. Now it is considered the second longest bridge in Germany.
Network of Hamburg Bridges on the Elbe (Hamburg Elbbrücken)
New Elbe Bridge (Neue Elbbrücke), Billhorner Bridge, and Freeport Elbe Bridge.
Railroad bridge
New bridge across the Elbe
Bridge over the free port of Elba
The network of Hamburg Bridges on the Elbe is a series of independent bridges that cross the river Elbe, which flows through Hamburg. This Hamburg shipping route is divided into two main branches - the North Elbe and the South Elbe, which merge after they pass the network of the Elbe Islands, united in the most big Island on this river.
Hamburg Elbe Bridge (Harburger Elbbrücke)
The old Hamburg bridge across the Elbe was opened in 1899. The 474 meter steel arch bridge, originally built for motor vehicles, was the first motor vehicle bridge over the South Branch of the Elbe. Now it serves only for the crossing of pedestrians and cyclists. Between 1980 and 1995, the bridge was radically rebuilt. Cantilever walkways were built on both sides of the bridge.
Bridge "Kattwyk"
The Kattwyk Bridge crossing the South Elbe is a 290m vertical drawbridge with two 70m railway and road transport. This bridge, opened on March 21, 1973, connects the Wilhelmsburg quarter with the Moorburg quarter. Both quarters are located on the network of the Elbe Islands. The Kattwyk is capable of reaching a height of 46 meters and is the largest vertical drawbridge in the world.
The peculiarity of the bridge is that the rails located on it are located in the center of the roadway. Due to the fact that "Kattwyk" is both a rail and road bridge, vehicular traffic is blocked when a freight train passes over the bridge. Such stops usually last from eight to ten minutes. On weekdays, the bridge is raised every two hours to let ships through. During the lifting of the bridge, traffic stops for 15-20 minutes.
Brooks Bridge
The Brooks Bridge, which leads to the city of Speicherstadt, was opened in 1887. The bridge is adorned with four statues, one at each of its corners. The original sculptures were destroyed during World War II. The sculptures standing on the bridge today were installed in 2001.
Lombard Bridge (Lombardsbruecke) and Kennedy Bridge (Kennedybrücke)
The Lombard Bridge in Hamburg is a railway and road bridge over the Alster River. It was named after the pawnshop that was on it in 1651. primordial wooden bridge was replaced in 1865 by a new 69-meter, three-arch bridge crossing the Alster River. 
Next to the Lombard Bridge is the Kennedy Bridge. A second bridge was built in 1953 because the old Lombard Bridge could not handle the increased traffic. The bridge was originally called the New Lombard Bridge. It was renamed the Kennedy Bridge in 1963 in honor of John F. Kennedy after his assassination. 
Lombard Bridge and Kennedy Bridge separate the Inner and Outer Alster lakes.
Toll Bridge (Zollenbrücke)
The Toll Bridge is the oldest bridge in the city, built in 1663. The 25-meter bridge, with three arches of different sizes, is built of sandstone blocks. Railings and lanterns were added in the 19th century when the bridge was widened.
Ellerntors Bridge
The Ellerntors Bridge is a stone arched bridge crossing the "Tomb of the Lord's Fleet". For many centuries it served as a direct route from Hamburg to Altona. Built in 1668, this bridge is the second oldest surviving stone bridge in Hamburg.
Pleasant Bridge (Trostbrücke)
Otradny Bridge is a small historic bridge crossing the "Nikolaifleet", which is one of the many narrow coves connecting the city's docks with the Elbe River. Located southwest of the city center, it once stood on the border between the old and new towns of Hamburg. It was built in 1881. This stone building is famous for the presence of statues of Count Adolf III and Bishop Ansgar, the founder of the very first cathedral in Hamburg. In translation, the bridge is called "Pleasant". It got its name because the convicts were led along it, and the beauty of the bridge was their last consolation.
Bridge "Reesendamm"
The "Reesendamm" bridge crosses the Little Alster, the Jungfernstieg and the mountain road. It was named after Heinrich Müller Reese, who owned a corn mill in the 13th century. The bridge was built in 1843. People love to come to this bridge to admire beautiful view to the river with swans, which they can feed with pieces of bread.
Bridge "Slamatjen"
One of the lesser-known bridges is the "Slamatjen" bridge, located in the Neustadt district on the Ludwig-Erhard street, which crosses the Alster. Since its completion in 1959, it has served as a road bridge. On the bridge there is a wonderful picture carved in stone, which represents two talking women. The site where the bridge is located was once a popular meeting place for female water carriers.
Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and one of the most beautiful in the country. It is a popular tourist destination due to its scenic beauty and unique blend of historical monuments, modern pubs and nightclubs, including the world-famous red-light district, the Reeperbahn. Despite being located on the Elbe River, about 100 kilometers from the North Sea, Hamburg is the largest port city. It has the country's largest port - the second busiest in Europe and the third largest in the world after London and New York. For those who love water, ships and harbours, the city is a must-see. In this article, we will look at the most popular bridges in Hamburg and talk about each of them in more detail.
Hamburg is actually surrounded on all sides by water. The river Alster is divided into two lakes that lie on either side of the city, Binnen and Aussenalster (Inner and Outer) and the River Elbe flows straight through into the North Sea. All this water signifies an abundance of canals, streams and bridges. In fact, Hamburg has more bridges within its city limits than any other city in the world and more canals than Amsterdam and Venice combined. The total number of bridges - approximately 2,300 to 2,500 - is more than London, Amsterdam and Venice combined. In this selection, you will find the largest and most famous bridges in Hamburg.
Kölbrandbrücke bridge.
Köhlbrandbrücke was opened in 1974 and is one of the most prominent landmarks in Hamburg. 3940 meters long, with a central span of 325 meters, from 1974 to 1991 it was the longest bridge span in the world. Now, it is the second longest bridge in Germany.
We have already done a similar review of the bridges of St. Petersburg, so if you are interested in architecture, be sure to visit this selection.
Elbruken.
Elbrücken is subdivided into several independent bridges that cross the Elbe River in Hamburg. The two bridges merge into each other again, encircling the largest river island on the Elbe.
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Many will think that this is, of course, Venice and will be wrong. Someone will say that in Amsterdam - and again by. London? Not! There are more bridges in this city than in all these listed cities combined. Two and a half thousand large and small bridges across two rivers, on the banks of which this city is located.
The city where "The Beatles" began their career, the city after which the most popular dish in the world is named. I think you have already guessed that this is Hamburg - the second largest city in Germany.
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CITY OF OTHER CITIES
In Hamburg there is something from Venice ...
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And from London...
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And from Peter. Although, most likely, in St. Petersburg there is something from Hamburg. By the way, this boat on the column near the Town Hall is often confused with the boat on the Admiralty spire. Yes, what really - Hamburg and St. Petersburg are generally sister cities.
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Residential areas in the city center:
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The Hamburg Underground is distinguished by the fact that most of sections passes along the surface and on overpasses, covering mainly northern part cities.
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The main square of the city, where the Town Hall is located
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Hamburg is a city of symmetry and strict lines,...
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Homeless..
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WE CAME TO THE PORT TODAY
Hamburg is big transport hub(railroads and highways), as well as a sea and river (Elbe River) port. Sea port is the largest port in Germany, being the second largest in Europe after Rotterdam.
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The port of Hamburg occupies a tenth of the city's territory - 75 square kilometers. The total length of the quay wall is 46 kilometers - this is about 300 berths for sea and ocean vessels.
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The port is a sea port, although it is located on the banks of the Elbe River, not far from its confluence with the North Sea.
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The port of Hamburg is perhaps the most important sight of the city, which you can devote the whole day to. What kind of ships you will not see here!
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"Cap San Diego" - German bulk carrier built in 1962. Currently a museum ship. The cargo ship was nicknamed " White Swan Atlantic". "San Diego" went to those "distant shores", which are sung in a song about Brazil.
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The main attraction of the port of Hamburg is the museum sailboat "Rickmer Rickmers"(Rickmer Rickmers). She is one of the last large commercial shipping sailboats.
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The sailboat was used to carry loads of rice and bamboo from Far East, with coal from Wales to Chile, and from Chile to Germany - with saltpeter.
