Notable Bridges

Connected Sites: 84

Monumental bridges within the inscribed areas (not being aquaducts, that is a separate connection). Bridges must be named, and remarkable because of their length/height/way of construction/age. See also this ICOMOS-study.

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Connected Sites

Vizcaya Bridge
Inscribed: 2006
2.91
227
10
Vizcaya Bridge, The Oldest Transporter Bridge In The World
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Mostar
Mostar
Bosnia Herzegovina
Inscribed: 2005
3.50
372
14
Stari Most, A 16th Century Ottoman Bridge. The Old Bridge Stood For 427 Years, Until It Was Destroyed On November 9, 1993 During The Croat-Bosniak War. It Was Rebuilt In 2004.
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
Inscribed: 2007
2.32
118
7
Avignon
Avignon
France
Inscribed: 1995
3.62
471
9
Pont Saint-Bénézet, Medieval Bridge Commemorated In The Song "Sur Le Pont D'Avignon"
Venice and its Lagoon
Inscribed: 1987
4.51
828
18
Rialto Bridge, A Single Span Stone Bridge (1591), Its Design Similar To The Wooden Bridge It Succeeded.
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Florence
Inscribed: 1982
4.46
801
15
Ponte Vecchio (1345), A Stone Closed-Spandrel Segmental Arch Bridge & Ponte Santa Trinitá (1569), The Oldest Elliptic Arch Bridge In The World
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Ironbridge Gorge
Ironbridge Gorge
United Kingdom
Inscribed: 1986
2.99
215
12
The World's First Iron Bridge (1779)
Prague
Prague
Czechia
Inscribed: 1992
4.27
789
16
Charles Bridge, A Medieval Stone Bridge Adorned With 30 Statues
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Regensburg
Regensburg
Germany
Inscribed: 2006
3.09
344
9
Steinerne Brücke (1146): This Stone Bridge Opened Major International Trade Routes Between Northern Europe And Venice, And This Started Regensburg's Golden Age As A City Of Wealthy Trading Families
See De.Wikipedia.Org
Verona
Verona
Italy
Inscribed: 2000
3.61
488
12
Ponte Pietra, A Roman Arch Bridge That Was Completed In 100 Bc. The Via Postumia From Genua To The Brenner Pass Passed Over It.
Budapest
Budapest
Hungary
Inscribed: 1987
3.88
754
15
Széchenyi Chain Bridge, The First Permanent Bridge Across The Danube In Budapest (1849) - "It Has Asserted An Enormous Significance In The Country's Economic, Social And Cultural Life, ... It Became A Symbol Of Advancement, National Awakening, And The Linkage Between East And West." (Wiki)
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Trier
Trier
Germany
Inscribed: 1986
3.48
406
8
The 2nd Century Ad Roman Bridge (Römerbrücke) Across The Moselle, The Oldest Bridge North Of The Alps Still Crossed By Traffic
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Nikko
Nikko
Japan
Inscribed: 1999
3.73
222
10
Sacred Shinkyo Or Shogun's Bridge (1638), The Oldest Known Cantilever.
See Www.Artelino.Com
Oporto
Oporto
Portugal
Inscribed: 1996
3.88
482
11
Luis I'S Bridge, A Metal Arch Bridge That At The Time Of Construction It Was The Longest Of Its Type In The World (172m); Maria Pia Bridge, A Wrought Iron Railway Bridge Designed By Eiffel
Paris, Banks of the Seine
Inscribed: 1991
4.19
956
20
Pont Neuf (1607), A Stone Arch Bridge With Two Spans; Pont De La Concorde (1791), The Most Perfect Masonry Arch Bridge By Jean-Rodolphe Perronet. Also: Pont De Bir-Hakeim (Steel Bridge 1903).
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Summer Palace
Inscribed: 1998
3.92
420
9
The Jade Belt Bridge Is An 18th-Century Pedestrian Moon Bridge. It Is Famous For Its Distinctive Tall Thin Single Arch. (Wiki), And The Seventeen Arch Bridge (18th Century), A 150 Meter Long Stone Bridge Resembling A Rainbow Arching Over The Water
See Www.Travelchinaguide.Com
Changdeokgung Palace Complex
Inscribed: 1997
3.15
283
7
Geumcheongyo Bridge
Cordoba
Cordoba
Spain
Inscribed: 1984
4.18
483
9
Roman Bridge, Built In The Early 1st Century Bc
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Hortobágy
Hortobágy
Hungary
Inscribed: 1999
2.30
127
8
Nine Arch Bridge (The Longest Stone Bridge In Hungary)
St. Petersburg
Inscribed: 1990
4.22
356
9
Blue Bridge, Lions Bridge, Egyptian Bridge
Willemstad
Willemstad
Netherlands
Inscribed: 1997
3.02
104
4
Queen Emma Bridge, A Pontoon Bridge
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Mtskheta
Mtskheta
Georgia
Inscribed: 1994
3.18
217
5
Pompey's Bridge (According To Legends Built By Roman Legionnaires Of Pompey The Great In 1st Century Bc)
City of Bath
City of Bath
United Kingdom
Inscribed: 1987
3.57
562
13
Pulteney Bridge (1773, "One Of Only Four Bridges In The World With Shops Across The Full Span On Both Sides"), Ornamental Palladian Bridge In Prior Park
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
France
Inscribed: 2007
3.27
342
7
Pont De Pierre (1822), A Stone Bridge In French Classical Style And With Nineteen Arches, More Than 500m Long.
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Route of Santiago de Compostela
Inscribed: 1993
3.40
287
8
Puente La Reina, Kingdom Of Navarre Tourist Web Site: "The Romanesque Kridge Across The River Arga Is The Most Amazing Sight Of All. It Is One Of The Most Beautiful And Distinguished Examples Of Romanesque Architecture On The Way To Santiago And Is What Gives Its Name To This Town"
High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago
Inscribed: 2000
2.82
117
5
High Coast Bridge, A Suspension Bridge (1997). At A Length Of 1,867 Meters, It The Eleventh Longest Of The World
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Mérida
Mérida
Spain
Inscribed: 1993
3.21
201
6
Puente Romano, The Longest Surviving Bridge From Ancient Times, Having Once Featured An Estimated Overall Length Of 755 M With 62 Spans
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Hoi An
Hoi An
Viet Nam
Inscribed: 1999
3.48
336
8
Japanese Bridge: "There Is A Fine Wooden Bridge, Reminiscent Of Japanese Examples, With A Pagoda On It. It Has Existed From At Least The Early 18th Century, As An Inscription Indicates, But It Has Been Reconstructed Many Times." (Ab Evaluation)
See Www.Orientalarchitecture.Com
Great Wall
Inscribed: 1987
4.44
492
14
Jiumenkou
Albi
Albi
France
Inscribed: 2010
3.35
217
10
Pont Vieux (Originated In 1035)
Shushtar
Inscribed: 2009
3.19
41
2
Caesar's Bridge, Bridge Of Valerian Or Shadirwan: An Ancient Arch Bridge, The First In The Country To Combine It With A Dam; Built By A Roman Workforce In The 3rd Century Ad On Sassanid Order, It Was Also The Most Eastern Roman Bridge
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Machu Picchu
Inscribed: 1983
4.62
355
8
Inca Bridge
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
Inscribed: 1995
3.32
166
10
Lotus Flower Bridge And Seven Treasures Bridge; Blue Cloud Bridge And White Cloud Bridge "These Pair Of Bridges Share The 45 Degree Incline, Arch Underneath, And The Combination Bridge/Staircase Design Of Their Brother Bridges." - Wiki
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Zambia, Zimbabwe
Inscribed: 1989
4.47
181
5
The Victoria Falls Bridge Is A Steel Bridge From 1905, Built Over The Second Gorge Of The Falls. It Is On The Border Between Zimbabwe And Zambia.
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Old Town of Lijiang
Inscribed: 1997
3.53
156
11
Shuangshi Bridge
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens
United Kingdom
Inscribed: 2003
3.27
434
17
The Sackler Crossing
See Www.Worldarchitecturenews.Com
Val di Noto
Inscribed: 2002
3.37
247
11
Ponte Di San Francesco At Caltagirone
Grand-Bassam
Grand-Bassam
Côte d'Ivoire
Inscribed: 2012
2.31
28
1
Pont De La Victoire
Itsukushima Shrine
Inscribed: 1996
3.55
253
11
Soribashi Bridge, The Oldest Arched Wooden Bridge In Japan, Can Be Used Only By Imperial Messenger.
Cocos Island
Cocos Island
Costa Rica
Inscribed: 1997
3.85
8
2
Pancho Bridge
See Commons.Wikimedia.Org
Haghpat and Sanahin
Inscribed: 1996
3.54
152
4
Sanahin Bridge
See Whc.Unesco.Org
Camino Real
Inscribed: 2010
2.61
164
8
Puente De San Rafael
Island of Saint-Louis
Inscribed: 2000
2.07
55
2
Pont Faidherbe
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Ouro Preto
Inscribed: 1980
3.44
85
6
18th Century Marilia And Ponte Do Contos
See Www.Ouropreto.Org.Br
Kaesong
Kaesong
Korea (DPR)
Inscribed: 2013
2.32
44
2
Sonjuk Bridge (Built In 1290, Location Of Infamous Assassination)
Pont du Gard
Inscribed: 1985
3.69
393
12
It's Both An Aquaduct And A Bridge ("After The Collapse Of The Roman Empire And The Aqueduct's Fall Into Disuse, The Pont Du Gard Remained Largely Intact Due To The Importance Of Its Secondary Function As A Toll Bridge." - Wiki)
Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France
Inscribed: 1998
2.82
377
14
Includes 7 Bridges, Such As The 11th Century Pont Du Diable On The Hérault River And The Pont Valentré, A Fourteenth Century Six-Span Fortified Stone Arch Bridge
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Qhapaq Ñan
Qhapaq Ñan
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Inscribed: 2014
2.82
219
9
Puente Q'Eswachaca (Rope Bridge)
See Es.Wikipedia.Org
Mount Emei, including Leshan Giant Buddha
Inscribed: 1996
3.71
133
6
Haoshang Bridge
See Www.Gettyimages.Nl
Grand Canal
Inscribed: 2014
2.97
220
10
Precious Belt Bridge: The First Construction Of The Bridge Dates Back To The Year 816 Ad, During The Mid Tang Dynasty
See En.Wikipedia.Org
West Lake
Inscribed: 2011
3.31
197
6
Broken Bridge, Well Known In Legend Of White Snake, One Of The Chinese Great Four Love Stories
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Fortifications of Vauban
Inscribed: 2008
3.01
327
18
Pont D'Asfeld (Location 1283-004): Designed By Vauban. Work On The Bridge, Led By The Marquis Of Asfeld, Was Completed In 1731.
See Fr.Wikipedia.Org
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Inscribed: 2002
3.65
402
12
Drususbrucke Over The Nahe In Bingen. The Oldest Mediaeval Bridge In Germany. The Nomination Was Extenend During Evaluation At The Suggestion Of Icomos To Include The Bridge. See
See De.Wikipedia.Org
Loire Valley
Inscribed: 2000
4.07
374
10
This Corps Of Specialists Gave The Neo-Classical Period A Range Of Monumental And Elegant Bridges On Rivers As The Loire (Blois, Orléans, Saumur) ... (See Link)
See Www.International.Icomos.Org
Berat and Gjirokastra
Inscribed: 2005
3.55
216
7
Gorica Bridge (Berat)
See Www.Albaniantourist.Com
Diyarbakir Fortress and Hevsel Gardens
Inscribed: 2015
2.75
83
4
Ten-Eyed Bridge
Forth Bridge
Forth Bridge
United Kingdom
Inscribed: 2015
2.92
343
12
Arab-Norman Palermo
Inscribed: 2015
3.73
275
8
Admiral’S Bridge (12th Century)
See Www.Mondes-Normands.Caen.Fr
Sagarmatha National Park
Inscribed: 1979
3.78
58
3
Larja Dobhan Bridge
See Www.Wildroad.Com.Au
Ani
Ani
Turkiye
Inscribed: 2016
3.48
59
6
Silk Road Bridge (Ca. 10th Century Ad)
Bridgetown
Bridgetown
Barbados
Inscribed: 2011
2.32
124
7
Chamberlain Bridge
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Andrefana Dry Forests
Inscribed: 1990
3.84
35
4
Suspension Bridge
Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District
Inscribed: 2015
3.02
322
7
Brooksbrücke - Truss Arch Bridge
See Structurae.Net
Angkor
Angkor
Cambodia
Inscribed: 1992
4.71
492
30
South Gate Bridge
See Www.Orientalarchitecture.Com
Lübeck
Lübeck
Germany
Inscribed: 1987
3.17
349
8
Puppenbrücke
Sassanid Archaeological Landscape
Inscribed: 2018
3.12
27
2
5th Century Mihr Narseh Bridge (Actually Outside The Current Boundaries, But Feature Heavily In The Dossier And Need For Boundary Modification)
Durham Castle and Cathedral
Inscribed: 1986
3.10
266
18
Prebends Bridge
See Www.Durhamworldheritagesite.Com
Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto
Inscribed: 2019
2.85
13
4
Tinggi Bridge
See Steemit.Com
Quanzhou
Inscribed: 2021
3.40
65
4
The Luoyang Bridge (Wan’An Bridge): This Component Was Built Between 1053 And 1059 (Yuan Dynasty) And Was The First Flat-Beam Sea-Crossing Stone Bridge In China. (Ab Ev)
Trans-Iranian Railway
Inscribed: 2021
2.05
31
1
Veresk Bridge
See En.M.Wikipedia.Org
Plečnik's Ljubljana
Inscribed: 2021
3.00
322
7
The Cobblers’ Bridge And The Three Bridges, Both Designed By Plecnik
Great Spa Towns of Europe
Great Spa Towns of Europe
Austria, Belgium, Czechia, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom
Inscribed: 2021
3.28
508
15
Spa Bridge At Bad Ems
Rome
Rome
Holy See, Italy
Inscribed: 1980
4.57
928
13
Ponte Sant'angelo With Bernini's Statues
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Luang Prabang
Inscribed: 1995
3.63
252
5
Bamboo Bridges Of Luang Prabang
See Www.Atlasobscura.Com
Zagori Cultural Landscape
Inscribed: 2023
3.24
57
5
"A Network Of Stone-Arched Bridges" (Ab Ev)
Kuldiga
Kuldiga
Latvia
Inscribed: 2023
2.52
69
4
Old Brick Bridge (1874): "At 154m, It's The Third-Longest Brick Bridge In Europe."
See Www.Lonelyplanet.Com
Museumsinsel (Museum Island)
Inscribed: 1999
3.43
607
10
"The Nominated Area Also Includes The Montbijou Bridge, In Front Of The Bodemuseum, A Two-Arch Structure In Baroque Style, And The Iron Bridge At The End Of The Bodestraße." (Ab Ev)
Lake District
Lake District
United Kingdom
Inscribed: 2017
3.52
309
7
Bridge House In Ambleside ("Possibly The Most Photographed Building In The Lake Distric" According To Visit Cumbria)
See Www.Petitfute.Co.Uk
Lushan National Park
Inscribed: 1996
2.91
65
3
"Guanyin Bridge, A Stone Arch Bridge With A Rabbet And Mortise Structure, Has Played A Very Important Role In Chinese Bridge Building." (Crit Iv)
Ferrara
Ferrara
Italy
Inscribed: 1995
3.20
278
10
"The Ponte Dei Trepponti Or Trepponti Bridge Is A Masonry Arch Bridge In Comacchio, Italy. It Spans The Palotta Canal, Which Splits Up Underneath It. The Trepponti Bridge Is A Rare Example Of A Five-Way Multi-Way Bridge."
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Beijing Central Axis
Inscribed: 2024
3.10
203
4
The Axis Run From The Central Platform, Crossing The Wanning Bridge And The Houzaihongmen Gate, Which Corresponded To The North Gate Of The Imperial City." - Ab Evaluation "Wanning Bridge, Located In Di'anmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Was Built In The 22nd Year Of The Zhiyuan Period Of The Yuan Dynasty (1285 Ad). The Stone Bridge From The Yuan Dynasty Strides Over The Estuary Where Shichahai's Water Flows Into The Yu River, And Was The Starting Point Of The Grand Canal In The Yuan Dynasty. A World Cultural Heritage Sign For The Grand Canal Stands Next To The Bridge." - Wanning Bridge
See English.Beijing.Gov.Cn
Via Appia
Inscribed: 2024
3.20
157
4
Ponte Antico Sul Fiume Ofanto
Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries
Inscribed: 2018
2.99
82
4
Seungseongyo Bridge Of Seonamsa Temple, Suncheon (Designated As A Treasure In 1963) "Over The Stream The Bridge Of Ascending Immortals (Seungseongyo) Was Built In 1713, Demonstrating The Stone Construction Technology Of The Time, And Nearby Are A Number Of Rocks Carved With The Names Of Temple Supporters And Famous People Who Visited The Temple. These Carvings Attest To The History Of The Temple And The Beauty Of The Landscape." - Nomination File
Brâncusi Monumental Ensemble of Târgu Jiu
Inscribed: 2024
2.14
47
5
"The Old Bridge Over River Jiu, Witness To The Heroic Sacrifice Of 14 October 1916, Has Been Built In 1896 By The French Company Daydé & Pillé (...). In 1989, Before Its 100-Year Warranty Was Due To Expire It Was Dismantled Due To Structural Concerns In Order To Make Room For A Modern One. Three Of The Five Arches Were Relocated To The North, To Create A Pedestrian Link Between The Constantin Brâncusi Park And The "Islet"." (Nomination File, P. 23)