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6. Switzerland's Salginatobel Bridge

Situated in Switzerland's Schiers Founded in 1930 Price: $1 million Because of its remarkable likeness to the famous bridge in San Francisco, the Salginatobel Bridge is sometimes referred to as the "Golden Gate of the Alps." This architectural marvel, which cost $1 million to complete in 1930, crosses the Landquart River to link the isolated communities of Schiers and Schuders. The Salginatobel Bridge is hailed as a masterpiece of modernist architecture, drawing admirers from all over the world with its elegant concrete arch and slim profile.

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Bridge Salginatobel, Switzerland © Rama/Commons Wikimedia It provides an important conduit for trade and transportation, acting as a lifeline for nearby villages. Renowned Swiss engineer Robert Maillart, who invented ground-breaking building methods that transformed bridge design in the early 20th century, was the designer of the Salginatobel Bridge.