Best Footbridge

The Iron Bridge at Coalbrookdale represents a pivotal moment in engineering history. Constructed in 1779 by Abraham Darby III, it was the world’s initial footbridge utilizing cast iron. This structure demonstrated the practical application of cast iron construction and significantly influenced indus...

Tower Bridge spans the River Thames in London a prominent Victorian-era structure. It’s notable as one of the few bascule bridges globally where traffic can pass under both raised sections. The bridge's design and engineering are historically significant. It serves pedestrians and is a major tourist...

The Ponte Vecchio is a historic stone footbridge spanning the Arno River in Florence, Italy. Constructed in 1345, it’s renowned for being the only bridge spared destruction during World War II and retains its unique character with shops built along its length since the 17th century. Goldsmiths and j...

The Charles Bridge is a historic pedestrian footbridge spanning the Vltava River in Prague. Constructed around 1402 during the reign of King Charles IV, it’s notable for its Gothic design and the addition of thirty Baroque statues over time. The bridge serves as a vital connection within the city an...

The Double Decker Living Root Bridge near Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, represents an extraordinary feat of natural engineering. It’s a bridge constructed entirely from interwoven aerial roots of rubber fig trees, cultivated over generations by the Khasi people. The unique two-tiered structure demonstrate...

The Ponte Sant’Angelo is a historic stone footbridge spanning the Tiber River in Rome. Constructed around 134 AD by Emperor Hadrian, it initially served as an approach to Castel Sant'Angelo. Later additions, including Baroque angel sculptures created by Bernini’s workshop, significantly altered its...

The Kapellbrücke, or Chapel Bridge, is a covered wooden footbridge over the Reuss River in Lucerne, Switzerland. Constructed in 1333, it remains Europe’s oldest surviving truss bridge. The bridge gained prominence due to its historical significance as a medieval architectural marvel and its role in...

The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge spans the valley near Sonntag im Sutz, Switzerland. Constructed in 2017, it’s notable as the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, measuring over 450 meters. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a challenging and visually striking experience will find t...

Peru's Q'eswachaka is a handwoven grass-rope suspension bridge rebuilt each year by Quechua communities using Inca-era techniques, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The High Line is an elevated public park built on a disused 1930s freight rail viaduct on Manhattan's West Side, opened in phases beginning in 2009.

The world's oldest operational transporter bridge, built in 1893 in Portugalete, Spain by Alberto Palacio, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.

Suspension bridge over the Danube in Budapest, Hungary, opened in 1849 as the first permanent link between Buda and Pest, designed by William Tierney Clark.

The Rialto Bridge in Venice is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal, completed in 1591 and renowned for its stone arch design.

The Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, Japan, is a historic wooden arch bridge originally constructed in 1673, renowned for its five continuous wooden arches.

The Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills resort near Da Nang, Vietnam, opened in 2018 and is distinguished by its design featuring two giant sculpted stone hands appearing to support the walkway.

The Nongriat living root bridge in Meghalaya, India, is a centuries-old pedestrian span formed by training the aerial roots of rubber fig trees across a stream.

Wooden plank footbridges winding directly over the travertine barriers and interconnected lakes of Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Croatia.

A narrow cliffside walkway in Málaga, Spain, originally built c.1905 for hydroelectric dam workers and restored and reopened as a hiking trail in 2015.

Highline179 is a pedestrian suspension bridge in Reutte, Austria, notable for spanning 403 meters across the Höllenschlucht gorge, making it one of the world's longest.

The Bridge of Sighs in Venice is an enclosed limestone bridge built in 1600, historically connecting the Doge's Palace interrogation rooms to a prison.

The Rolling Bridge in London is a pedestrian bridge designed by Thomas Heatherwick, notable for curling into an octagonal shape to allow boats to pass.

The Roman Bridge of Mérida is a massive ancient stone bridge spanning the Guadiana River in Spain, distinguished as one of the longest surviving Roman bridges in the world.

The Moses Bridge in Halsteren, Netherlands, is a wooden pedestrian bridge built in 2011 that is sunk into a moat, giving the illusion that walkers are parting water.

The Sundial Bridge in Redding, California, is a cantilever spar cable-stayed pedestrian bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened in 2004.

The wooden footbridges at Jiuzhaigou Valley in Sichuan, China, are notable structures that allow pedestrians to cross the UNESCO World Heritage site's vibrant turquoise lakes and waterfalls.

A wooden covered bridge over the Saint John River in Hartland, New Brunswick, Canada, completed in 1901 and recognised as the world's longest covered bridge at 391 metres.

A medieval aqueduct-bridge in Spoleto, Umbria, Italy, believed built in the 13th–14th century, spanning a wooded gorge on ten tall stone piers rising about 80 metres.

A pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the Paiva River gorge in Arouca, Portugal, forming the centrepiece of the award-winning Passadiços do Paiva trail system.

The Roman Bridge of Córdoba is a stone arch bridge spanning the Guadalquivir River in Spain, notable for its Roman origins and historical role in the city's development.