The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the most famous, and recognizable manmade structures in Australia. It measures 3,770 ft. long, 160 ft. wide, and 440 ft. tall. Completed in 1932, the construction of the bridge was an economic feat, given the fact that the bridge opened up during the early years of the Great Depression. Construction of the bridge was under the...
Located just a short walk from Piazza San Marco lies one of the most somber places in all of Venice. It is known as the Bridge of Sighs. Built in the early 17th century, it connected the Palazzo Ducale to the Prigioni Nuove (the New Prison). In the middle of the bridge, there was a small window; as prisoners were crossing the bridge, they were allowed to take one...