Tourists don't often visit a city and say "I came here to see a bridge." But, it doesn't mean it isn't worth a look. Some of the most beautiful bridges are a part of our media, in movies and television shows.
The other day, I saw someone write on Facebook how their two favorite bridges are Brooklyn Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. Thanks! It makes for a great Match Up Monday!
Brooklyn Bridge, NYC - Being one of the oldest bridges in the United States, the Brooklyn Bridge which connects Manhattan to Brooklyn is an iconic part of the NYC skyline.
- Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
- Used as a pedestrian walkway. Many New Yorkers spend summer days walking to Brooklyn. It was also used in emergency situations such as the 1967, 1977, and 2003 Blackouts and after the September 11th attacks.
- In 2003, was part of a terrorist plot by al-Qaida.
- The bridge was "blown up" in the Will Smith movie: "I am Legend"
The Golden Gate Bridge - Opens the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean by connecting San Francisco frm the north to Marin County. Opened in 1937 and was once the longest suspension bridge.
- Known for its beautiful orange/red color which glows in different kinds of weather.
- Became a popular place to commit suicide in the United States. The bridge is 245 feet above the water. Jumpers who fall and hit the water will most likely die instantly as the water feels like you're hitting concrete when you fall very fast. There is no accurate record of suicides since many were not witnessed. Police sometimes find abandoned rental cars from travelers who visit the bridge just to commit suicide. The waters are very strong and often wash the dead out to sea.
- Was most recognized for being part of the opening credits in the 90's television show Full House.
Which bridge do you like better? Which city would you travel to if you wanted to see the better bridge?
Comments (13)
Brooklyn! Just walked on it yesterday and watched the sun set. (:
The Golden Gate bridge looks amazing up in those clouds or steam or whatever it is.
The 2nd pic looks well.. :)
brooklyn...golden gate bridge aint so bad either :P
In 2008 my parents and I walked across Brooklyn Bridge, NYC when we were in New York in 2008, we did this after our coach tour of America and Canada, since we made sure we added four extra days to stop in New York City.
I would like to see the other bridge.
I like walking on Brooklyn Bridge but I can't say which one is better because I never been on Golden Gate Bridge.
I'm biased since I've only see the Brooklyn Bridge in person...we walked across it one night in June and it was marvelous. I'd love to see the Golden Gate one day too, but NYC will win against anything for me. =)
GGB was also used a lot in Charmed.
I love both. Ive always wanted to go to San Fran though, because of the Golden Gate Bridge....I still like Brooklyn Bridge....gosh i cant decide.
lived in brooklyn my whole life so maybe i'm biased here in choosing the brooklyn bridge .. lol but i'd love to see the golden gate bridge in person one day.
Nothing beats the SF golden gate bridge during a sunset.
The Golden Gate bridge is better! I only say that because I was born in SF.
But seriously, they are both awesome. I have seen the Golden Gate Bridge many times, so if I could choose to see either, I would choose to see the Brooklyn Bridge which I have never been to.
frisco, baby! cali forever! plus, the weather's a lot better up here, and the bridge looks absolutely breathtaking in some fog, especially at sunset. there are so many places you can go right around the bridge (walking distance and hiking distance and even some you drive to) so you can see it at different angles. absolutely beautiful!
brooklyn bridge is cool and all, but NYC just isn't my thing. more crowded, less free-feeling, worse air in my opinion, and there's no cool effects. it's just a bridge, no matter how iconic.
To be honest, I think Brooklyn Bridge is more aesthetically pleasing.