I LOVE LONDON! Tower Bridge scenery

by Marlika Art

Tower Bridge is one of the most famous (basculating) bridges in the world and, thanks to its appearance, certainly one of the most beautiful bridges in the world too! It epitomises London like few other landmarks, being both iconic and unique.
It connects the boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark.
It was built between 1886 and 1894 and has a certain magic about it thanks to its two towers, which are reminiscent of a fortress or castle. Visually, it was modelled on the Tower of London: its stone façade is supported by a steel and iron structure.
However, the steel cables here are not load-bearing, as is the case, for example, with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, which is why it is not a classic ‘suspension bridge’. Nevertheless, it looks like a suspension bridge.
The picture shows the illuminated Tower Bridge and, from this perspective, the City of London behind it with its architecturally striking skyscrapers, such as The Gherkin and The Walkie-Talkie. The colours are beautifully reflected on the Thames in the evening.
When the bridge is raised to allow boats to pass, all traffic comes to a standstill – unbelievable! Pedestrians can still cross via the glass walkway between the two towers at a height of around 40 metres and see the Thames right below them.
You can find more related photos in my ‘London’ album

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