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The Brooklyn Bridge is not only one of the oldest bridges in the United States; it’s also one of the most photographed New York City landmarks. The bridge was completed in 1883 and connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River. It is a cable suspension bridge that is around 1,600 feet long, and is both a National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

Dumbo, New York

From the Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO, Brooklyn, the bridge looks stunning between the green grass and the blue sky with the sun peeking through.

Two Bridges: Under Brooklyn Bridge

On cloudy days, the Brooklyn Bridge is beautiful and strong.

Brooklyn Bridge

Everything becomes red in the twilight hours on the East River.

DUMBO

Sights, colors and sounds below with the large brick bridge above have all the makings for a perfect afternoon.

Brooklyn Bridge

This shift in perspective highlights the groundbreaking cable work found in the bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge

It’s all bright lights in the big city.

Brooklyn Bridge

The bronze and brown stand out against the pale morning sky.

Brooklyn Bridge

This interconnected web shows a new perspective on the bridge. So much wire.

Brooklyn Bridge

Lower Manhattan stuns in this picture from the bridge.

New York City skyline at night

New York, New York.
By Emma Hoffman and Taylor Haacke

About the author

Taylor is currently a Director of Culture for The Culture Trip's New York City Hub. When she's not busy working, you can find her reading in her Brooklyn apartment or hanging out with her pet fish. Be sure to follow The Culture Trip on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

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