It is easy to overlook the innovative and dedicated work of engineers who design the impressive infrastructure that surrounds us. Hard infrastructure, such as highways, bridges, and railroads, may not be commonly associated with aesthetic beauty, but they can indeed be magnificent as well. Just look at these pictures below, and you’ll be fascinated by the brilliance of man-made structures. From striking bridges to breathtaking ancient aqueducts, these stunning images of infrastructure will transport you to many beautiful places.
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1. A skew bridge in Scotland
2. Heatherwick Rolling Bridge - Paddington Basin, London, England, UK"
3. Bastei Walking Bridge - Germany. Originally built as a wooden bridge in 1824, it was replaced in 1851 and was made of sandstone.
4. Magdeburg Water Bridge - Magdeburg, Germany
5. Svatopluk Čech Bridge or Čechův Most is an arch bridge over the river Vltava in Prague, Czech Republic
6. The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in Scotland. It replaces the original 11 locks at the Forth and Clyde Canal's junction with the Union Canal.
7. The Banff Wildlife Crossing Project in Banff, Alberta, Canada, combines fencing to deter animals from venturing onto the road. This has resulted in an 80% reduction in animal-vehicle collisions within the region
8. The Ancient Roman Aqueduct in Segovia, Spain, which has been standing since the first century
9. Millau Viaduct - Creissels, France
10. In Kolkata, India, an elevated metro line is integrated into the park through which it passes
11. A tram from 1926 is still in use on the streets of Stockholm, Sweden
12. In Bokrijk, Belgium, there is a cycle path that runs alongside a lake
13. Royal Gorge Bridge - Fremont County, Colorado
14. The Mozes Bridge (Loopgraafbrug) - Fort De Roovere, Halsteren, Netherlands
