Certainly one of the most amazing places we know! Golden Gate Bridge is located in the municipality of San Francisco in California – USA. We will give you tips on how to discover this amazing place!
Brief history of the Golden Gate Bridge – California
after a earthquake that devastated the city of San Francisco in the year of 1906?? The city needed something to connect it and make it revive the economy of the place.
As a result of something so negative, the idea of build the bridge.
And most importantly: it became a road structure connecting neighboring municipalities.
Consequently, through its beauty, nowadays it is one of the most visited from the world.
the bridge name goldengate bridge, came about through engineer MM O'Shaughnessy, referring to strait, in the year 1927.
Around 1933 the bridge began to be built, through the architecture of the engineer Joseph Strauss.
Completed in the year 1937 on the day may, 27, this being the day of commemoration of his birthday.
bridge size Golden Gate Bridge – California
With its 2,737 meters long and two towers 1,280 meters high, it stands at 227 meters above sea level.
Golden Gate Bridge is a bridge connecting the city of San Francisco to Marin County.
she makes the pass narrow between San Francisco Bay connecting to the Pacific Ocean. considered the postcard from the city!
It is impossible for you to pass by it and not be amazed at how beautiful that place is! Above all, the connection that nature brings with every detail of that city.
When we went, there was a very heavy fog that in a matter of minutes, passed over the bridge, made it invisible and then went away. Appearing a beautiful blue sky and the bridge!
Curiosity
The color of the bridge is crimson or international orange.
The choice of color was duly heavy fogs that pass through it and in this way facilitate visibility, that is: highlight it.
Another reason is that it matches the natural tones that are around it, leaving it harmonious.
Tips
If you intend to cross the bridge by car, on the other side there is a Toll to make the return.
I confess that her beauty is everywhere and it is not necessary to cross it.
However, if you decide to cross: there will be no regrets!
as is possible cross on foot or by bicycle. In addition to doing an activity during the tour: it is free!
You can rent a bicycle or walk the route.
Firstly: access the place of Visitor which is on both sides of the bridge.
In addition, it is possible to walk through different places to see different angles of the bridge, even go under it at the head of the bridge. It's too giant!
During the tour, you can go to the pier 39, with an incredible and panoramic view to take many cliks, in addition to staying there enjoying the view!
Finally, we hope you enjoyed our tips! We are grateful to have the opportunity to share it with you! If you've been, share your experiences with us! We will be very happy!
Find out more about the city of San Francisco – USA: tips and what to do here you will know everything about the sights of this amazing city!
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