10 most unique bridges across the World

Art and Creativity should not be excused in the name of functionality. Architects around the world understand this and hence create structures that astonished the general public. Bridges are structures build for us to cross a gap. Available to everyone unlike skyscrapers and home, these bridges show what creative minds are capable of.

Officially called the Helix, is a 280-meter pedestrian bridge that connects Marina Centre with Marina South, in Singapore. This bridge was opened in 2010 and its design is inspired by the structure of human DNA. Due to its unique structure and beautiful view this bridge offers, it is one of the prime tourist destinations.

It is the world’s first and only tilting bridge, situated in Newcastle Gateshead, UK. The bridge connects Gateshead’s Quays Arts Quarter with Newcastle’s Quayside. This bridge tilts to let ships that are over 25 feet pass from under it.

This bridge is situated in Japan and is 1.7 km in length. This bridge connects Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, and Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, over Nakaumi Lake. This bridge seems dangerously steep from the Shimane side and has a gradient of 6.1%.

It is a unique type of movable bridge that was completed in 2004. Rolling Bridge is located in the Paddington basin. This was designed by Thomas Heatherwick, the bridge is capable of rolling itself in an octagonal structure.

This bridge is of great cultural significance to Italy, as it was built in 1345. In 1400, Duke Ferdinand I made this bridge into a hub for silver and gold jewelers. This bridge makes a great marketplace over the Arno River.

Also called Bridge of Bridge of Sighs, Ponte dei Sospiri was built in the 16th century. It connects the Palazzo Ducale with the New Prisons. This was a pathway for prisoners who were being transferred to the prison.

This magnificent bridge is situated in the Tarn valley of France. This 2.5 km long cable bridge is a lightweight bridge that can withstand strong winds and seismic vibrations.

This bridge is also referred to as ‘the devil’s bridge’. Its unique structure was considered so difficult to build that people thought that only the devil could have helped them make this bridge. This bridge was built in 1860 and is one of the most beautiful bridges due to its location.

This bridge is a living testament to Prague’s history. It was built in the 14th century, under the guidance of King Charles IV. Built across the Vltava River, it connects the city's old town with Prague’s castle.

This bridge in Vietnam is held up by two hands made of concrete. This bridge gives a great view of the country's Ba Na Hills and hence attracts tourists from all over the world.