2. Bridges can be mundane things that take us across from one place to another. They need to be sturdy, strong and stable. But after thousands of years of building bridges, we've learned to make them both strong and beautiful, both stable and an art piece that enhances the view instead of wounding it. These bridges are a spectacular examples of how to achieve such a blend.

3. Liberty Bridge, Budapest

4. Rakotzbrücke, Germany

5. Dragon Bridge, Da Nang, Vietnam

6. Charles Bridge, Prague

7. The Moses Bridge, Netherlands

8. Rainbow Bridge, Taiwan

9. Infinity Bridge, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

10. Moon Bridge, Tapei, Taiwan

11. Mostar, Bosnia

12. Cangas de Onís, Spain

13. Moon Bridge, San Francisco, USA

15. Langkawi Sky Bridge, Malaysia

16. Ancient Bridge, Southern France

17. San Juan de Gastelugatxe, Spain

18. Balloon Bridge, UK

19. Animal Crossing Bridge, Netherlands

20. The Banpo Bridge, South Korea

21. Devil’s Bridge, Bulgaria

22. Moon Bridge, Ferrara, Italy

23. Forest Bridge, Alishan Mountain, Taiwan

24. Tree Root Bridge, India

25. Shahara Bridge, Yemen

26. Bridge into the Clouds, Mt Rainier, USA

27. Constantine’s Bridge, Algeria

28. Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, Canada

29. Fairy Bridge, Scotland

30. Puente Nuevo, Spain

31. Tbilisi Glass Bridge, Georgia

32. High Trestle Bridge, Iowa, USA