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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? No! 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 subway is distinguished by the fact that most of the sections run on 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 "the white swan of the Atlantic". "San Diego" went to those "distant shores" about which the song about Brazil is sung.
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Main attraction port of hamburg- 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 the Far East, with coal from Wales to Chile, and from Chile to Germany with saltpeter.
1. Golden Gate Bridge: San Francisco, USA
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is arguably the most recognizable bridge in the world. Today he is already 75 years old.
While industrial design may not inspire some people at all, the San Francisco Suspension Bridge blends in wonderfully with the local scenery, it rightfully falls into the category of famous bridges of the world. Perhaps that is why it has long become the hallmark of this city.
2. Sydney Harbor Bridge (Sydney Bridge):,
The nickname "Hanger" was given to this bridge by the locals of Sydney because of the special design, which is based on the shape of the arch. The Sydney Harbor Bridge opened in 1932 and is the focal point for Australian pride and celebration.
The rise of the bridge is ideal for beginner climbers.
Every year on New Year's Eve, the bridge itself is used to complement the fireworks display with various effects such as smiling faces or disco balls.
A medieval bridge over the River Arno, Ponte Vecchio is mainly known for its jewelry stores, art dealer network and souvenir shops, as well as being the oldest a stone bridge Europe, which has closed enameled segmental arches.
Along with this, the Ponte Vecchio bridge is magnificent and has a rich history dating back to the time of the Romans.
During World War II, the bridge was not destroyed by the Nazis due to the express decree of Adolf Hitler, unlike many other bridges in Europe.
4. Brooklyn Bridge: New York, USA
Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the US.
Like an attraction national history The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic feature of New York City.
5 Gateshead Millennium Bridge: Gateshead, England
The Millennium Bridge at Gateshead is the first and so far the only inclined bridge in the world. But the most amazing thing is that when pedestrians or bikers cross the Tyne River, it seems to them as if the bridge winks at the eye, while raising and lowering.
Its innovative and unique design has won numerous awards since it was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth in 2002.
It was the work of the largest floating cranes in Europe - Asian Hercules II.
6. Tsin Ma Bridge: Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong's Tsin Ma Bridge is the largest suspension bridge in a world where there are two decks. Both cars and rail transport can move here.
This bridge has been subjected to some serious wind tunnel testing as Hong Kong endures yearly powerful typhoons. After an expense costing HK$7.2 billion (US$920 million), in 1997 the Qin Ma Bridge was opened.
There are several passages on the bridge that are protected and located on the lower deck. Here they can move vehicles when there are very strong, dangerous winds outside, the famous bridges of the world should stand out not only for their beauty and unusualness, but also be safe.
7. Akashi-Kaikuo or Mother-of-Pearl Bridge: Kobe-Naruto, Japan
The Mother of Pearl Bridge currently holds the title of "World's Longest Suspension Bridge" with a span of 1991 meters. The second longest is the Chinese Xihoumen Bridge.
As a modern technical feat, the Mother of Pearl Bridge has been the world's longest since 1998.
The Mother-of-Pearl Bridge passed a true test of strength even before its opening, when it survived the Kobe earthquake on January 17, 1995.
8. Hangzhou Bay Bridge: Zhejiang, China
Connecting the Chinese municipalities of Jiaxing and Ningbo in Zhejiang province is the longest transoceanic bridge in the world - the 35-kilometer Hangzhou Bay Bridge.
More than 600 experts have been designing the Hangzhou Bay Bridge for nine years.
9. Nanpu Bridge: Shanghai, China
Known for its fantastically innovative spiral shape, the Shanghai Nanpu Bridge was created by designers who came up with a new idea to save space.
10 Tower Bridge: London, England
The lifting suspension Tower Bridge in London, spanning the rivers of the Thames, was opened on June 30, 1894 by the Prince of Wales. This bridge is one of the main iconic sights of the city.
One of the final scenes in the climax of the Hollywood blockbuster Sherlock Holmes takes place on the bridge.
11. Royal Gorge Bridge: Kenon City, Colorado, USA
The Royal Gorge Bridge is the tallest suspension bridge in the world, 359 meters above the Arkansas River.
No wonder he's attracted a large number of jumping people.
12. Sri Vawasan Bridge: Putrajaya, Malaysia
The bridge's absolutely gorgeous design has made it one of the top three most beautiful bridges peace.
13. Lupu Bridge: Shanghai, China
Lupu Bridge in Shanghai earns a spot on this list because at 3,900 meters long it is the longest steel arch bridge in the world and also provides an amazing panorama overlooking the old Shanghai World Expo site2010. 
14. Millau Viaduct: Chan Valley, France
The tallest road bridge in the world is above ground, but when it's foggy, crossing the Millau can easily feel like you're crossing the sky.
Three world records were set during the construction of this bridge.
15. Vasco da Gama Bridge: Lisbon, Portugal
Vasco da Gama spans the Tagus River near Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, and was built to reduce congestion and facilitate access to the World Expo along the banks of the Tagus River in 1998.
It's not the longest, it's not the highest, but it's definitely the most beautiful bridge. 
16. Khayu Bridge: Isfahan, Iran
This bridge provides wonderful scenery, showcases beautiful designs, and regulates the flow of a river, all of which have been going on since 1650.
Any fanatic or just a traveler should definitely see this bridge. 
17. Wind and Rain Bridge: Sanyang State, China
The Wind and Rain Bridge on the Lingxi River of Sanyang State is magnificent.
It was built in 1916 and resemble a rainbow. The builders did not use any nails or rivets, but instead tied thousands of pieces of wood together.
18. Solar Bridge: Klosters, Switzerland
The Sunny Bridge was completed in 1998 and won the first architecture award in 2001 for "aesthetic appearance and innovative design". 
19. Old Bridge: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A 16th century bridge in the city of Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Sari crosses the Neretva river.
The bridge stood for 427 years until it was destroyed during the Bosnian War in 1993. It was later restored and reopened in 2004.
A tradition has formed in the city: young men must at least once jump into the water from this bridge.
20. chain bridge: Budapest, Hungary
The chain bridge has many reunion symbols. Opened in 1849, it really connected "Buda" and "Pest", which used to be located in two sections of the city.
In 2001, Hungarian stunt pilot Peter Beseney jumped headfirst from a bridge. 
21. New Brunswick Heartland Bridge: New Brunswick, Canada
Long covered bridges can't look as majestic as some of the other mega bridges featured here. But covered bridges have their own unique charm.
Some covered bridges have only one lane, such as this Heartland Bridge in New Brunswick, Canada. 
22. Confederate Bridge: Prince Edward Island, Canada
This bridge links Prince Edward Island across Northumberland Sound to mainland New Brunswick, Canada and is the longest ice bridge in the world.
This bridge is the embodiment of strength, impressiveness and masculinity. Since its opening in 1997, potato production on Prince Edward Island has skyrocketed.
23. Helix Bridge: Marina Bay, Singapore
The bridge in Singapore, which consists of a double helix, is 280 meters long and is made of special stainless steel. It was carefully collected over the course of two years.
Despite being only two years old, it is already being touted as an architectural marvel and engineering feat.
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Top 10. The longest bridges in Russia
Bridges, no matter how trite it sounds, are different - from a simple board thrown over an obstacle to giant structures that amaze with their beauty and grandeur. The longest bridges in Russia - we offer our readers our rating of the most impressive architectural structures.
10. Metro bridge of the Trans-Siberian Railway across the Ob River in Novosibirsk (2,145 meters)
Novosibirsk has the longest in Russia metro bridge of the Trans-Siberian Railway across the Ob River. Its length (shore overpasses are also taken into account) is 2145 meters. The weight of the structure is impressive - 6200 tons. The bridge is famous for its unique design. Its construction was carried out in stages using huge hydraulic jacks. This method has no analogues in the world.
An interesting feature of the bridge of the Trans-Siberian Railway across the Ob is that in summer it is stretched (by about 50 cm), and in winter it is reduced. This is due to large temperature fluctuations.
The metro bridge began operation in 1986. 10th place in our ranking of the longest bridges in Russia.
This is interesting: boasts several more records. Here is the longest automobile bridge in Siberia - Bugrinsky. Its length is 2096 meters. There is another one in the city famous bridge- Oktyabrsky (former Communist). In the summer of 1965, Valentin Privalov, serving in Kansk, jet fighter flew under the bridge a meter from the water in front of hundreds of townspeople resting on the banks of the Ob. The pilot was threatened with a military tribunal, but he was saved by personal intervention in the case of Defense Minister Malinovsky. Not a single pilot in the world dared to repeat this deadly trick. Meanwhile, on the October bridge there is not even a commemorative plaque about this amazing event.
9. Communal bridge in Krasnoyarsk (2,300 meters)
On the 9th place among the longest bridges in Russia -. He is familiar to everyone - his image adorns a ten-ruble banknote. The length of the bridge is 2300 meters. It consists of two bridges connected by a causeway.
8. New Saratov Bridge (2,351 meters)
With a length of 2351 meters, it ranks eighth in our rating. If we talk about the total length of the bridge crossing, then its length is 12,760 meters.
7. Saratov automobile bridge across the Volga (2,825 meters)
Saratov automobile bridge across the Volga- in 7th place among the longest bridges in Russia. Connects two cities - Saratov and Engels. The length is 2825.8 meters. Entered service in 1965. On that moment . In the summer of 2014, the renovation of the building was completed. According to engineers, the service life of the Saratov bridge after repair will be 20 years. What will happen to him then remains to be seen. There are two options: turning into pedestrian bridge or demolition.
6. Big Obukhovsky bridge in St. Petersburg (2,884 meters)
It is located in St. Petersburg, ranked 6th in our ranking of the longest bridges in Russia. It consists of two bridges with opposite traffic. It is the largest fixed bridge across the Neva. Its length is 2884 meters. It is also famous for the fact that for the first time in the history of St. Petersburg, its residents could vote for the proposed names of the bridge. The Bolshoi Obukhovsky Bridge looks very beautiful at night thanks to the lighting.
5. Vladivostok Russian Bridge (3,100 meters)
It is one of the facilities built for the APEC summit held in 2012. The length of the structure is 3100 meters. In terms of the complexity of the construction, it ranks first not only in Russia, but also in. Interestingly, the issue of building a bridge was understood as early as 1939, but the project was never implemented. Fifth place in the list of the longest bridges in our country.
4. Khabarovsk bridge (3,890 meters)
It is not for nothing that the two-story building is called the “Amur miracle”. Trains move along its lower tier, and cars move along its upper tier. Its length is 3890.5 meters. The construction of the structure began in the distant 1913, and the opening of the movement took place in 1916. Long years of operation led to defects in the arch part and spans of the bridge, and since 1992, work began on its reconstruction. The image of the bridge adorns the five thousandth bill. The Khabarovsk bridge across the Amur is in 4th place in the list of the longest bridges in Russia.
3. Bridge over the Yuribey River (3,892 meters)
Located in the Yamalo-Nenets autonomous region, takes 3rd place in the list of the longest bridges in Russia. Its length is 3892.9 meters. IN XVII century, the river was called Mutnaya and a trade route passed along it. In 2009, the longest bridge beyond the Arctic Circle was opened here. But these are not all construction records. It was built in a surprisingly short time - in just 349 days. During the construction of the bridge, modern technologies were used, which made it possible to preserve the ecosystem of the river and not harm rare fish species. The service life of the bridge is estimated at 100 years.
2. Bridge across the Amur Bay (5331 meters)
Vladivostok can rightfully be proud of three new bridges built in 2012 specifically for the APEC summit, which was held for the first time in Russia on Russky Island. The longest of them was bridge across the Amur Bay connecting the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula and the De Vries Peninsula. Its length is 5331 meters. It ranks second in the ranking of the longest bridges in Russia. The bridge has a unique lighting system. It saves energy by 50% and takes into account such regional phenomena as frequent fog and rain. The installed luminaires are environmentally friendly and do not affect the environment. The bridge across the Amur takes the second place in our rating.
1. Presidential Bridge across the Volga (5,825 meters)
In first place among the longest bridges in Russia - located in Ulyanovsk. The length of the bridge itself is 5825 meters. Total length bridge crossing is almost 13 thousand meters. Put into operation in 2009. Intermittently, the construction of the longest bridge in Russia took 23 years.
If we talk about bridge crossings, then the palm here belongs to Tatarstan. The total length of the crossing is 13,967 meters. This includes the length of two bridges across the rivers Kama, Kurnalka and Arkharovka. The largest bridge crossing in Russia is located near the village of Sorochi Gory in the Republic of Tatarstan.
This is interesting: The longest bridge in the world is located in China at a height of 33 meters above Jiaozhou Bay. Its length is 42.5 kilometers. The construction of the giant bridge began in 2011 with the help of two teams. After 4 years, they met in the middle of the building. The bridge has increased strength - it is able to withstand an 8-magnitude earthquake. The cost is about 87 billion rubles.
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Hamburg- the second (after Berlin) heart of Germany. Tourists visit it with pleasure, because here you can not only look at the numerous sights, but also just walk along the picturesque streets with pleasure. Gives a special flavor to the city a huge number of bridges across the Elbe River, which, according to various estimates, number from 2300 to 2500. In all of Europe, you will not find another city where so many bridges would be built: Hamburg, according to this indicator, "surpassed" Venice, Amsterdam and London combined.
One of the most famous bridges Hamburg - Köhlbrandbrücke. It was opened in 1974 and until 1991 it remained the largest in the world, because its span is 325 m wide and 3940 m long.
Among oldest bridges in Hamburg, Elbbrücke should be noted. In 1899 it was built for car traffic, but over time other bridges across the Elbe appeared. After the reconstruction, which took place from 1980 to 1985, the Elbbrücke is used as a pedestrian, in addition, cyclists and motorcyclists are allowed on it.
The Cattwick Bridge is famous for being the world's largest railway and road transport with a vertical lift, the height of which is 46 m. Car traffic is suspended for 8-10 minutes while the train is passing. In addition, the lift allows ships to pass through the bridge; on weekdays, traffic also stops every two hours in order to let ships pass.
Lombard and Kennedy bridges deserve special attention. How easy it is to guess railroad bridge The Lombard got its name after a corresponding institution was opened here in 1651. By the way, until 1865 the bridge was wooden. Next to the Lombard Bridge, another bridge was built in 1953. It was necessary because it was necessary to "unload" the flow of traffic that crossed the Alster lake. It was named after the American president later, in 1963, after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
The historic Trostbrücke bridge, built in 1881, originally served as the border between the old and new cities of Hamburg. Stone statues of Count Adolf III, as well as Bishop Ansger, who is the founder of the city cathedral, are installed on the bridge.
A drawbridge is a special type of bridge that has dynamic moving parts used to change its shape, typically to allow ships to pass under it. There are many types of drawbridges, and they all differ in the way they are converted. Below is a list with videos of the ten most amazing drawbridges in the world.
10 Palace Bridge
Opens the ranking of the most amazing drawbridges in the world "Palace Bridge". This is one of 22 drawbridges across the Neva River in St. Petersburg. connects central part cities (Admiralteysky Island) and Vasilyevsky Island. Its length is 250 meters, width is 27.7 m. It is considered one of the symbols of the city.
9 Horn Bridge
Hörn Bridge is a drawbridge located in the city of Kiel, the capital of the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Was built in 1997. It consists of three spans, the main of which is 25.5 meters long, capable of folding into the shape of the letter "N". The bridge belongs to the architectural and technical landmarks of the city, and is also an important route for pedestrians and cyclists. It opens one of the best panoramic views to the city of Kiel. Normally the Hörn Bridge is folded once per hour.
8 Scale Lane footbridge
Eighth place in the list of ten amazing drawbridges in the world is Scale Lane footbridge - a pedestrian drawbridge located on the River Hull in the center of Kingston upon Hull, UK. The total length of the bridge is 57 meters, the weight is 1000 tons.
7 The Dragon Bridge
In seventh place in the list of the most amazing drawbridges in the world is The Dragon Bridge - a drawbridge located in resort town Ryl on northeast coast Wales. Was opened in 2013.
6 Biscay Bridge
The Biscay Bridge is a flying ferry across the Nervión River connecting the cities of Portugalete and Las Arenas in Spain. It was built in 1893 by the famous Basque architect Alberto Palacio, a student of Gustave Eiffel. The bridge, 164 meters long, has a gondola that every 8 minutes transports 6 cars and several dozen passengers from one side to the other in a minute and a half. Considered the perfect combination of beauty and function, and one of the greatest engineering achievements 19th century.
5 Bridge Women
The Bridge of the Woman is a beautiful pedestrian revolving bridge in the new Puerto Madero, a commercial area of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava in December 2001. About $ 6 million was spent on its construction. The Woman's Bridge with a total length of 170 meters, a width of 6.2 meters weighs 800 tons and is considered one of the main attractions of the city.
4 Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas is a vertical drawbridge over the Garon River in Bordeaux, France. It is located about 3 km from the city center and connects the Bacalan and Bastide areas. It was named after Jacques Chaban-Delmas, former French prime minister and former mayor of Bordeaux. The bridge with a total length of 433 meters and a width of 45 meters was opened in 2013. It is the longest vertical drawbridge in Europe. Its main (movable) span weighs 2,600 tons and is 110 meters long.
3 Millennium Bridge
The Millennium Bridge is the world's first tilting footbridge over the River Tyne in Northern England. Connects the cities of Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. It is also sometimes referred to as "The Winking Eye". It was put into operation in September 2001. $40 million was spent on its construction. The Millennium Bridge with a total length of 126 meters and a weight of 850 tons "turns" about 200 times a year, each time gathering a huge crowd of spectators. The turn lasts about 4.5 minutes.
2 Slauerhoffbrug
Slauerhoffbrug is a fully automatic drawbridge located in Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands. It was named after the writer and poet Jan Jakob Slauerhof. A feature of this bridge is a movable platform measuring 15x15 meters, which rotates 45° when opened.
1 Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is the most amazing drawbridge on the River Thames, located in the center of London, not far from the Tower of London. The bridge is 244 meters long and 65 meters high and consists of two towers, which are connected by two horizontal passages. Its construction began on June 21, 1886 and lasted eight years. Tower Bridge involved 432 workers and spent £1,184,000. On June 30, 1894, the bridge was inaugurated by Prince Edward of Wales. Today, this one of the most beautiful bridges in the world is raised on average 4-5 times a week.
