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The Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of the UK’s most famous bridges. Located in Bristol, South West England, it spans the Avon Gorge 101m (331 feet) over the River Avon.

The bridge was originally designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, with construction starting in 1831 and ending in 1864 – 5 years after Brunel died! It’s now a Grade-I listed building in the UK and remains an active toll and foot bridge.

One of the most famous landmarks of Budapest, Széchenyi Chain Bridge, often tops the list of the most famous bridges in Europe. Visiting the historic Chain Bridge with the Hungarian Parliament all lit up on the edge of the river is a perfect introduction to Budapest! It absolutely is one of the best things to do in Budapest, Hungary.

Commissioned by Count István Széchenyi, and designed by William Tierney Clark, this beautiful suspension bridge spans the mighty Danube connecting the two sides of Budapest – Buda and Pest. Out of 8 bridges over the Danube, Chain Bridge is the most notable as it happens to be the first permanent stone bridge in Budapest across the river Danube.

One of the most iconic bridges in the world has to be the magnificent Dom Luis I Bridge that gracefully connects the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia across the River Douro in Portugal.

A glorious double-deck metal arch construct, which, when completed in 1886, was the longest bridge of its type in the world. While six bridges cross the river in Porto – and each is an unforgettable landmark in its own right – the Dom Luis I Bridge is the most utilized and photographed. Interestingly, it passes more than a cursory resemblance of the Dona Maria Pia bridge (about one kilometer upstream) as both consist of grand ironwork frameworks with an arch design.

The Glenfinnan Viaduct is one of the most iconic places in Scotland, mostly thanks to its appearance in the Harry Potter films.

Built in the late 1800s, this railway viaduct stands at 100 feet above the ground and cuts through the lush green landscape of Glenfinnan. The viaduct sits atop Loch Shiel in the West Highlands, overlooking the Glenfinnan Monument; a location that is steeped in historic significance. It was here that the rebel royal Prince Charles Edward Stuart (also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie), raised his father’s standard, marking the start of the 1745 Jacobite Rising – a campaign to overthrow the Hanoverian Dynasty which ruled Britain at the time.

The Tara Canyon Bridge is arguably the most well-known bridge in Montenegro, and visiting the historic bridge is one of the best things to do in Montenegro. Officially the Đurđevića Tara Bridge, the multi-arched concrete bridge is built over the Tara River in northern Montenegro.

The Tara Canyon, and the Tara Bridge, are part of Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bridge was first completed in 1940, but it was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt following the war.

The small Andalusian village of Ronda, Spain – just outside of Seville – is home to one of the most beautiful bridges in Europe. Puente Nuevo spans 393 feet across the top of El Tajo Gorge. The bridge was built in the 1700s and took more than three decades to complete. Dozens of people died during the construction of the bridge, which connects the two sides of the small, whitewashed village in Spain.

Contrary to what its name suggests, Pont-Neuf (or New-Bridge) is actually the oldest bridge in the City of Lights. Paris’ most iconic bridge dates back to the late 16th century and was the first bridge made out of stone instead of wood. Almost 400 unique stone masks, representing divinities from forests and fields, adorn both sides of the bridge.

Pont-Neuf spans the Seine river and consists of 12 elegant arches divided over two sections that join at the tip of the Île de la Cité. This river island, the historical heart of Paris, is home to several important landmarks such as the Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciërgerie, and the Notre-Dame cathedral.

One of the most famous bridges in Europe is the Millau Viaduct. Standing at an incredible 886 feet, it ranks number 15 in the list of highest bridges in the world and is a must for any French road trip.

This stunning structure was opened in 2004 and cost around €394 million to build. The bridge is in La Méridienne on the A75 motorway, which links Clermont-Ferrand with Béziers and Narbonne.

The Charles Bridge is one of the most popular places to visit in Prague. The Gothic bridge connects Prague Castle and the city’s historic Old Town district. Named after King Charles IV, the bridge’s construction started in the mid-1300s and finished in the 15th century. Towers adorn each end of the pedestrian bridge, which crosses the Vltava River. Visitors can climb the towers to get a stunning view of Prague and to see the bridge from above.

The iconic Ha’penny Bridge in Dublin is nicknamed from the original toll of one Ha’penny that it cost to cross when it was built. When built, it was to be called the Wellington Bridge but actually it has had a few names, and even now the official name is the Liffey Bridge.

Mostar’s Stari Most, the ‘Old Bridge’, is a symbol of Bosnia and Herzegovina and absolutely one of the most iconic bridges in Europe. It’s not only the distinctive hemispheric shape that makes this stone bridge famous, but also its history.

Found in the quaint Swiss village of Lucerne, Chapel Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in Europe. It is also one of the most beautiful and most photographed. This covered, wooden footbridge spans across the Reuss river in Switzerland. Draped with flowers and illuminated at night, this medieval bridge is one of the oldest wooden bridges on the continent.