London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down. Hopefully none of these bridges will fall down because they are just plain awesome.

1.) Henderson Waves Bridge (Singapore)



It seems as if Singapore has all the cool shit. They already have one of the coolest pools in the world and now they have this bridge. It is a 900 feet long pedestrian bridge and rises 118 feet above Henderson Road, the road it’s named for. The coolest part of the bridge is that at night, LED lamps light up the bridge, making it look golden.

2.) Aiola Island Brdige (Austria)


This is more than just a bridge. The Aiola Island bridge actually has a coffeehouse, a suntanning section and a bar. At night it glows a blueish-purple color. It was created by New York artist Vito Acconci.

3.) Gateshead Millenium Bridge (UK)



Opened in 2001, the Gateshead Millenium Bridge opens up whenever boats need to pass that section of the river. It can rotate 40 degrees in a matter of minutes (4 and a half to be exact). Due to the way it opens, it has been called the “Blinking Eye Bridge.” It won the Sterling Prize for best architecture in 2002.

4.) Øresund Bridge (Sweden/Denmark)


The Øresund Bridge connects Sweden and Denmark. Part of the bridge is actually underneath the water surface. You might think it was stupid to do so, but the reason behind the tunneling was to avoid interfering with the airplanes coming in and out of Copenhagen International. It’s the longest bridge in Europe.

5.) Langkawi Sky Bridge (Malaysia)



This bridge isn’t for the faint of heart. It is 410 feet long and 2,300 feet above sea level. The curves of the bridge allow for distinct view and panoramas. The only way to actually get to the bridge is by riding in a cable car up the mountain.

6.) Ponte Vecchio (Italy)



The Ponte Vecchio dates back to Roman times. It’s noted for having shops along it. The original shop keepers were butchers but now jewelers, souvenir shops and art dealers occupy the shops. During WWII, this bridge was spared by Adolf Hitler himself as the Germans retreated to Germany. Couples would put padlocks on various places on the bridge and then throw the key into the water, becoming eternally bonded.

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