Pont Gustave-Flaubert, France

In Rouen, on the Seine river is the highest drawbridge in the world - Gustave-Flaubert bridge. Their general height is 91 meters, the bridge construction is quite unusual. This is a vertical drawbridge, which is why it got the unofficial name 'the elevator bridge'. The length of the pulling part of the bridge is 116 meters, and its general extent is much greater and reaches 670 meters.

The unique design features enable the traffic of ships of various sizes - from tiny cruise ships to large sailing boats on Seine, which travel annually at various festivals along the river. The bridge is reared at least 30 times a year. Apart from the motorway, there is a special path for cyclists and pedestrians on it. The remarkable bridge was opened in 2008, a few days before the start of the traditional sailing regatta 'Rouen Armada'.

The complete lift of the moving part of the bridge to the height of 55 meters takes about 12 minutes. Many people gather to watch this magical show. The bridge is irreplaceable for the urban infrastructure. Some 50,000 cars are driven daily. For the tourists, the bridge is just as important, as it opens the magnificent panorama of the Seine and the picturesque coasts. The architects Michel Virlogeux and Aymeric Zubléna are the authors of the design of the unusual bridge, which is today one of the most important landmarks of Rouen. The realization of her grandiose project cost about 155 million euros. Next - Bridge of Peace