World's "longest pedestrian suspension" bridge opens in Portugal
A pedestrian suspension bridge that claims to be the longest in the world, named 516 Arouca and measuring 516 metres in length, has opened in northern Portugal. More
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World's longest glass-bottomed bridge opens in China
Chinese studio Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University has completed a 526-metre-long glass-bottomed bridge in the Huangchuan Three Gorges Scenic Area of southern China. More
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World's longest glass-bottomed suspension bridge has an intentional wobble
A deliberate sway is designed to unnerve visitors to this 488-metre-long suspension bridge in China's Hebei province, which has an entirely glazed walkway so they can also admire the 218-metre drop. More
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World's longest pedestrian suspension bridge traverses a Swiss valley
Brave hikers in the Swiss Alps can now walk almost half a kilometre across this thin metal suspension bridge to reach trails on either side of a huge valley. More
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Closure of world's highest and longest glass bridge "not a big deal" says organiser
The management team behind a 430-metre-long glass bridge in China say its forced closure just 13 days after opening is completely normal. More
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World's tallest and longest glass bridge closes after just two weeks
A 430-metre-long glass bridge in China has closed after just 13 days after opening due to being "overwhelmed" by visitors. More
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World's tallest and longest glass bridge opens in China
A 430-metre-long glass-bottomed bridge has been constructed across a deep canyon in China's Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (+ slideshow). More
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Dezeen's A-Zdvent calendar: Nescio Bridge by Wilkinson Eyre Architects
The second addition to Dezeen's A-Zdvent calendar by London firm Wilkinson Eyre Architects is a curved suspension bridge in Amsterdam that forks at either end to separate pedestrians from cyclists. More
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Dezeen's A-Zdvent calendar: Akashi Kaikyō Bridge by Satoshi Kashima
Welcome to Dezeen's 2015 A-Zdvent calendar! This year we're showcasing iconic contemporary bridges in our alphabetical countdown to Christmas, starting with the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge in Japan. More
