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The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
May 23, 2024 · Golden Gate Bridge, suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate in California to link San Francisco with Marin county to the north. Upon its completion in 1937, it was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world.
Feb 17, 2015 · The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic structure connecting the city of San Francisco to Marin County, California. It spans almost two miles across the Golden Gate, the narrow strait where San...
With its strong currents, rocky reefs and fog, the Golden Gate is the site of over 100 shipwrecks. Climate Fog rolls into San Francisco Bay through the Golden Gate, almost obscuring Alcatraz Island Fog obscures the Golden Gate as it spills into San Francisco Bay in this satellite image
Nov 10, 2014 · Engineering wonder or colossal work of art? For many who drive or bike across, or simply admire it from afar, the Golden Gate Bridge is both. Here are some fast facts about this art deco icon.
Visiting the world famous Golden Gate Bridge is a unique experience for everyone. Whether you hike, walk, bike, shop, take a guided tour, or just sit back and take it all in, there is something for everyone.
Facts & Figures About the Bridge. Period of construction: Just over four years. Construction commenced on January 5, 1933 and the Bridge was open to vehicular traffic on May 29, 1937. Cost: $35 million dollars in the 1930’s, approximately $1.5 billion in year 2016 dollars.
Since it opened in 1937, this 1.7 mile suspension span between San Francisco and Marin counties has become one of the most beloved bridges in the world. A work of art, an engineering marvel, and an American icon, the Bridge is flanked on both ends by the natural beauty of the Golden Gate National Parks. Enjoy an exhilarating, but.
Experience San Francisco’s most beloved icon – the Golden Gate Bridge – by crossing the 1.7 mile span or simply enjoying Golden Gate view points from the Presidio.
How to explore San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge, with tips on how to walk across, how to rent bicycles, and where to learn about its history. With towers soaring 746 feet into the sky, its span arcing across the mouth of San Francisco Bay, and all of it painted bright red-orange, the Golden Gate Bridge is, quite simply, amazing.
