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Golden Gate Bridge, USA

From series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
Year: 1937. Lenght: 2,737 meters.

Golden Gate Bridge can be called an outstanding man-made structure. It's laid in San Francisco, USA, across the bay of the same name. The bridge was opened in 1937. It connects the city of San Francisco and the southern part of Marin County. From its opening and until 1964, it remained the longest suspension bridge in the world, with the length of 2 737 meters.

Golden Gate Bridge, USA Construction of the bridge lasted for 4 years. Its grand opening was held on May 27, 1937. It's noteworthy that according to the rules the first 12 hours after the opening, the Golden Gate Bridge was open only to pedestrians. The first vehicles weren't allowed to drive on it until the next day. Since its opening, the bridge was of great importance for residents, because there was no ferry across the bay. A trip by boat was long and dangerous.

Today, one of the most beautiful and grandiose bridges in the world is known as one of the most popular places for a suicide. More than 1 200 people have committed suicide throwing themselves off. Currently, police is taking all possible measures to patrol the bridge. In recent years, security officers annually take out of bridge about 70 people, who try to commit suicide. In addition to the hopeless individuals, the bridge attracts a huge number of travelers who want to enjoy this magnificent structure. You can ride a taxi or a rental car here or use dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians. Next - Church of Savior on Blood


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Golden Gate Bridge - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'First Republic Bank' located in 2.57 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Easy Car Rental' is located in 5.71 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Lombard Valero & Food Mart' in 3.64 km
Supermarket: 'Presidio Food Mart' in 3.59 km
Parking: 'Battery East Parking' in 1.31 km
Apotheek: 'Betty W. Yee, PharmD' in 3.62 km
Police station: 'United States Government National Park Service: Park Police-USPP' in 1.92 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Bridge Cafe' in 1.14 km
Railway station: 'San Francisco Station' in 8 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
 Cities nearby

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
Route on the map:
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

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Prison on Alcatraz
4 km - Prison on Alcatraz
Alcatraz is considered the most famous prison in the United States. The island of the same name is the place of its location. It is located just off the coast of San Francisco. The building in which the prison is located was originally built as a military fort. It has …
Lombard Street
5 km - Lombard Street
One of the most famous streets in the world, Lombard Street is located in San Francisco. This street is officially considered the most crooked place in the world. It features a complicated zigzag shape. This unusual form of the street, where riding vehicles is allowed, …
San Francisco
6 km - San Francisco
Many modern tourists associate the city of San Francisco in the state of California with magnificent skyscrapers, expensive hotels and restaurants, as well as huge shopping centers. Only a few know how magical and picturesque the historic district of San Francisco is. …
Contemporary Jewish Museum
7 km - Contemporary Jewish Museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum is located in San Francisco. It also has an unofficial name – "L'Chaim“(“to life!”). A large Jewish diaspora has lived in the city for many years. Outstanding writers, artists, and other artists are its representatives. The popular …
San Quentin State Prison
13 km - San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin is one of the most notorious and controversial prisons in the United States. Prisoners sentenced to death make up a significant proportion of the criminals held in it. The gas chamber was located in the prison a few years ago. The death sentence was set in …
Bunker Devil
27 km - Bunker Devil
On the coast of San Mateo County in California is a bunker with a cruel name Devil's Slide. The bunker was named in honour of the rock of the same name. The secret object was built on the coast in 1930. Originally, it served as a center of military technology …

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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