Basic Facts

This amazing feat of construction was the tallest bridge in the world for two decades. It's 277 feet tall, and covers 20 acres of land and sea. It was strong enough to hold the weight of twenty one elephants. It was the first bridge ever to use steel cables, while steel is the only material used for cables today. It's over one hundred and twenty five years old, but it still looks amazing. Experiencing this doesn't cost a cent.

This is the Brooklyn Bridge.

The famous landmark stands against the NYC skyline.