The Brooklyn Bridge spans approximately 1.1 miles (or about 1.8 kilometers) between Manhattan and Brooklyn. The time it takes to cross the Brooklyn Bridge can vary depending on walking speed, the level of pedestrian traffic, and how often you stop to take photos or admire the views.
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The story of the Brooklyn Bridge, which was named a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1972, is one of engineering innovation, with its use of large pneumatic caissons and steel-wire suspension cables.
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The Brooklyn Bridge is a 1.1 mile (1.7 km) long suspension bridge that connects Manhattan and – yep, you guessed it – Brooklyn. It was officially opened in May 1883 and instantly became a popular tourist attraction, although, of course, it serves a practical purpose as well.
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Easy to follow guide for walking the Brooklyn Bridge including tips for the best time to go, how to beat the crowds, how to get there, & best photo spots!
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Brooklyn Bridge in New York City connects the two iconic boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It provides breathtaking views of the city, while allowing visitors to traverse one of history’s most important feats of engineering.
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As one of oldest and arguably the most cherished suspension bridges in New York, and perhaps the world, the Brooklyn Bridge is as valuable and breathtaking today as it was the day it was...
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The Brooklyn Bridge looms majestically over New York City’s East River, linking the two boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Since 1883, its granite towers and steel cables have...
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Brooklyn Bridge, suspension bridge spanning the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan in New York City. The bridge was the first to use steel for cable wire, and during its construction explosives were used inside a pneumatic caisson for the first time.
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Of all the engineering advances in the 1800s, the Brooklyn Bridge stands out as perhaps the most famous and most remarkable. It took more than a decade to build, cost the life of its designer, and was constantly criticized by skeptics who predicted the entire structure was going to collapse into New York's East River.
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