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18. Cloud Bridge, South Korea
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Originally designed to let people go to the Ojuela Goldmine, the bridge has grown to be a tourist destination as well. Built in 1898, this great suspension bridge stretches 318 meters across a deep gorge in the Mexican state of Durango. The Roebling brothers, who also built the well-known Brooklyn Bridge, constructed the unique bridge with their elaborate steel cables and timber walkway. It was vital for miners and supplies to get to the rich Ojuela mine during the late 19th century mining frenzy. Today, the bridge has been meticulously rebuilt and strengthened to guarantee visitor safety even though the mine is not functioning. The nearby ghost town of Ojuela enhances the historical ambiance by letting guests travel back in time and picture the active mining town that once stood here. The bridge provides amazing views of the craggy desert terrain and the abandoned mining sites below. Both history buffs and adventure seekers find great attraction in this engineering wonder, which proudly reminds of Mexico's mining past and architectural successes.
