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Manhattan Bridge in New York, USA

Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects the two New York City borough of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Manhattan Bridge is 2089 meters in length. Width is 37 meters. It is located next to the Brooklyn Bridge, therefore, there is the second most popular tourist destination. Also I should to say that there is very interesting place was established between Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. That resting spot is the Brooklyn Bridge Park and the waterfront. This place is especially in demand in the summer - there are the famous carousel, the dancing fountain bathing, the exposure of the mirrors and the ice cream factory.

The history of the Manhattan Bridge began in 1901. It was started to build by the architect Leon Moyseyf then. They opened the bridge in 1909, although construction work was carried out before the 1912th. This is a two-tiers bridge. There is passenger transport on the first floor. There are the subway train, the hiking and biking trails on the second. However, it should be said that such a large and beautiful pedestrian zone as on the Brooklyn Bridge is not there. Therefore, this bridge we photographed from below, from the side, from afar :)

In 2009, on its centenary, the Manhattan Bridge was declared a historical monument of engineering.

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