The bridges of New York are one of the main attractions of the city. Many built for more than a century, are a source of pride for the city, which as for skyscrapers, proudly displays these marvels of modern engineering to the whole world.
These bridges are not only architectural highlights, but also essential for traffic, along with the tunnels. They connect the 5 boroughs of New York and allow millions of New Yorkers and tourists to travel peacefully in this great metropolis every day.
The most important bridges in New York on a tourist level are located on the East River and connect Manhattan to Brooklyn, and are: the Brooklyn Bridge, the Verrazzano Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge and the Williamsburg Bridge. Every day they are crossed by over a million inhabitants and tourists, allowing the growth of this great metropolis.
The bridges of New York
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge or Brooklyn Bridge, completed in 1883, is the most famous bridge in New York. With a length of 1.825 meters it was for a long time the largest suspension bridge in the world.
It connects Manhattan to Brooklyn and is definitely the best for a walk or bike ride. The pedestrian path is in the upper part of the bridge, separated from that of cars and motor vehicles.
From this bridge you can enjoy the beautiful views of Manhattan and admire the East River from above.
Manhattan Bridge
The Manhattan Bridge completed in 1909 it is the most modern of the 3 suspension bridges connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn.
The total length of the bridge is 2.089 meters and it can be covered by bike or on foot, even if the experience can be noisy, as the route is located at the same level as that of the car and the subway.
It is famous for being in the background of the Once Upon a Time in America movie poster.
Williamsburg Bridge
The Williamsburg Bridge or Williamsburg Bridge, opened in 1903, is the longest bridge of the Big Apple with a length of 2.227 meters and a maximum height of 90 meters.
Although like others it is used by pedestrians and cyclists, it definitely is less touristy. The walk on the Williamsburg Bridge takes about half an hour.
Verrazzano bridge
The Ponte di Verrazzano or Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is one of the most famous in the city of New York. Opened in 1964, it crosses the Hudson River and connects the New York boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn.
It has a length of 1.600 meters and a height of 70 meters. AND the starting point of the New York marathon and it has been the location of many films.
Queensboro Bridge
The Queensboro Bridge, or Queensboro Bridge, was built in 1909. Its main feature is that it connects not only Long Island City in the borough of Queens with Manhattan, but also theRoosevelt Island located in the middle of the East River.
The total length of this two-story cantilever bridge is 1135 meters. The peculiarity of this bridge is being flanked by The Roosevelt Island Tramway.
Ponte George Washington
The George Washington Bridge or George Washington Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects Washington Heights, a borough of Manhattan, to Fort Lee in New Jersey. It has a length of 1.450 meters and is one of the busiest bridges in the world.
To cross it a toll must be paid. For cars, the cost is $ 6-8 depending on the time of day. Pedestrians also have to pay a symbolic toll of 10 cents, while bicycles are exempt.
