Golden Gate Bridge, United States

From series “Unbelievable and Magnificent Bridges and Viaducts”

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4 out of 15 - Golden Gate Bridge, United States

Year: 1937. Lenght: 1 970 meters. Height: 67 meters.

Among the 'historic' bridges you have to mention the Bridge Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. This Hängebrücke stretches over the same name Meerenge and was 1937 opened. The author of the bridge design was Joseph Strauss. The excellent mathematician Charles Alton Ellis helped him to calculate the mathematical model of the construction correctly. Since opening and until 1964 Golden Gate Bridge has remained the longest hanging bridge in the world. Its length is 1 970 meters. The bridge is located 67 meters of the water surface, and the full height of its props forms 230 meters.

Since opening, the bridge has been one of San Francisco's landmarks and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. The main feature of its exterior design is the bright orange color of the constructions. In the night the bridge looks really golden thanks to the wonderful illumination.

The impressive bridge is connected with a series of tragic events, for many years the suicides have chosen them as a place to put an end to life. The suicide statistics in the history of the bridge is really cruel. Since the opening of the bridge more than 1,200 people have been killed. For the prevention of accidents the special signs with numbers of the auxiliary centers were placed on the bridge. At the time, the new fences would be built, which could reduce the sad statistics. Tourists wishing to cross the legendary bridge should take into account that it is subject to a fee and that the trip costs about 5 dollars.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'First Republic Bank' located in 2.57 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Enterprise Rent-A-Car' is located in 4.18 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Artemis Project' in 2.93 km

Supermarket: 'Presidio Food Mart' in 3.59 km

Parking: 'Fort Winfield Scott' in 1.53 km

Apotheek: 'Walgreens' in 3.71 km

Police station: 'United States Government National Park Service: Park Police-USPP' in 1.92 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Bridge Café' in 1.14 km

Railway station: 'Jones St & Beach St' in 5.48 km

Nearest airports:
» Commodore Center Airport KJM - in 7 km

» San Francisco Airport SFO - in 23 km

» Oakland International Airport OAK - in 26 km

» Hayward Executive Airport HWD - in 36 km

» San Carlos Airport SQL - in 38 km

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Best hotels near Golden Gate Bridge

Cavallo Point

Located in 1 km from Golden Gate Bridge
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Rooms: 142

Farley Bar, with live music on certain days, is available at Cavallo Point Lodge. Cooking classes are also available in the Cavallo Point Cooking … More: photo, rates and booking

Marina Motel

Located in 3 km from Golden Gate Bridge
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Rooms: 39

Rooms at Motel Marina are fitted with wooden furniture and framed artwork, and equipped with flat-screen TVs. Rooms with self-catering kitchen … More: photo, rates and booking

Seaside Inn

Located in 4 km from Golden Gate Bridge
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Rooms: 20

All modern rooms provide free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV and an en suite bathroom with marble accents at the Sea Side Inn. Styled in dark wood … More: photo, rates and booking

Entella Hotel

Located in 5 km from Golden Gate Bridge
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Rooms: 74

A cable TV is provided in each heated guest room at Entella Hotel. Guest rooms include a work desk, a seating area and a shared bathroom. Chinatown … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco

The city of San Francisco will be of great pleasure to visit for those tourists who love bright and engaging excursions and city exploration. Many city landmarks and sites are of global significance attracting each year thousands of curious tourists. One of the main symbols of the city is the Golden Gate Bridge. This grand suspension bridge was opened in 1937 being the largest construction of the kind in the world. This architectural landmark has the same global significance at present as well. Many tourists prefer to observe the bridge at nightfall when the grand construction gets illuminated.

The Oakland Bay Bridge is less known to general public but is of the same significance as Golden Gate Bridge. The bridge was opened in 1936. Another object of tourist attraction and interest is the Lombard Street being a must visit place in the city exploration tour of hiking enthusiasts. The street is located on the Russian Hill. Its main feature is a rather large fall of 27 degrees. However the street is crossed with a 400 meter long road with 8 abrupt turns. This district of the city of San Francisco looks rather unique and fascinating.
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