Some cool shots of 17 of the the longest, tallest, most artful bridges on the planet.
STAY TUNED TO TRIPS in the coming weeks for the second volume of this photo essay concept. 
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Millau Bridge, France
From the photographer: "The new Millau Bridge is considered to be the world's tallest. One of the pillars reaches more than eleven-hundred feet into the air, making it more than 50 feet taller than the Eiffel Tower."Photo: tibchris
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Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, USA
At just under 24 miles, this one goes deep into water world.Photo: Joe Shlabotnik
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Tower Bridge, London
The Tower Bridge, just one of 214 connectors to be built across the River Thames, is the most photographed landmark in the most photographed city in the world.Photo: Trodel
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Kawazu Loop Bridge, Japan
A bridge in a Japanese mountain valley with spiraled entry and exit ramps.Photo: TANAKA Juuyoh (ç°ä¸åæ´)
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Incheon Bridge, South Korea
Providing new road access to Seoul's Incheon International Airport, the bridge is both long (13 miles) and tall (756 feet). It's shown here before its October 2009 completion.Photo: Ryan Wick
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Khaju Bridge, Iran
The Khaju Bridge, made up of 23 stout arches, was built in 1650 and connects two quarters of the old dynastic capital of Isfahan.Photo: jeffmcneill
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Donghai Bridge, China
For two years after its completion in late 2005, the Donghai Bridge was the longest cross-sea bridge in the world.Photo: WikipediaIntermission
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Puente de la Mujer, Argentina
The condo-ified Buenos Aires port barrio of Puerto Madero is home to this artistic pedestrian bridge.Photo: Jorge Lascar
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Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia
A good place to watch Sydney's New Year's fireworks display, with the harbour bridge as its focal point, is from Cockatoo Island.Photo: coquetboy
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Forth Railway Bridge, Scotland
Dating to 1890, the first British bridge to be constructed of steel, and still the second-longest cantilever bridge in the world.Photo: Brian Forbes
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Bosphorus Bridge, Turkey
This bridge spans the Bosphorus Strait, connecting Asia and Europe in Istanbul.Photo: Tambako the Jaguar
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Erasmus Bridge, Netherlands
Pictured above is the large main pylon of "The Swan" bridge in Rotterdam.Photo: on1stsite .
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Kintai Bridge festival
16. Kintai Bridge, JapanA 5-arch wooden bridge, built in 1673 below the mountaintop Iwakuni Castle.Photo: Kyle T. Ramirez
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Hal Amen
Hal Amen is managing editor at Matador. His personal travel blog is WayWorded.
Wow! Love these photos! In spite of bridge phobia being in full bloom looking a couple of them…Yikes!
Awesome! Golden Gate Bridge has been my favorite for a while already.
I’m a fan of these photo essays. Big fan.
Well Done!
Yet this seems like one that will lead to a second part.
Bixby Canyon perhaps. Confederation Bridge PEI.
Bridges are cool.
Sailing in a boat, under the Rialto Bridge in Venice, in moonlight ,is absolutely the best experience I’ve ever had! Italy is one of the most romantic places on Earth!
Thanks for the great photo essay! I loved every bit of it!
You forgot the bridge in Austin Texas where every night at sunset hundreds of thousands of bats come out all at the same time! There is always a crowd of people waiting to watch!
Love these photos. Great to see some of the new constructions compared to the old….
Magnificent, and so much variety.
Esplanade Louis Riel in Winnipeg Canada. Gorgeous Bridge.
Amazing bridges.
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I notice that the Humber bridge which held the title as the longest suspension bridge the world for many year a now is 6th longest in the world ( of it type ) has been missed out what a shame as its very impressive