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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
“The Golden Gate Bridge’s daily strip tease from enveloping stoles of mist to full frontal glory is still the most provocative show in town.” — Mary Moore Mason
The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public in 1937 and quickly established itself as one of the most recognisable bridges in the world. When it was built, the Golden Gate Bridge spanned 4,200 feet and staked its claim as the longest suspension bridge in the world.
5 Fun Facts About the Golden Gate Bridge:
1. The bridge is actually not golden at all! It's a bright red-orange.
2. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
3. It took four years to build.
4. There are approximately 600,000 rivets in each of the bridge's towers.
5. It's the most photographed bridge in the world.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
“The Golden Gate Bridge’s daily strip tease from enveloping stoles of mist to full frontal glory is still the most provocative show in town.” — Mary Moore Mason
The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public in 1937 and quickly established itself as one of the most recognisable bridges in the world. When it was built, the Golden Gate Bridge spanned 4,200 feet and staked its claim as the longest suspension bridge in the world.
5 Fun Facts About the Golden Gate Bridge:
1. The bridge is actually not golden at all! It's a bright red-orange.
2. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
3. It took four years to build.
4. There are approximately 600,000 rivets in each of the bridge's towers.
5. It's the most photographed bridge in the world.