Did you know that the Brooklyn bridge, with its 486 meters in length, after its inauguration in 1883 it became the longest suspension bridge in the world for 20 years?
Is now one of the essential visits in New York, and the image of its large pillars and the cables typical of a suspension bridge has become one of the icons of the New York City.
Therefore, in one way or another, in your walk through Manhattan you must include as one of the stages walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.
Curiosities History Brooklyn Bridge in New York
This large suspension bridge It was decided to build in the mid-19th century, when the population of the Brooklyn neighborhood had increased significantly and a connection with the island of Manhattan.
It was a true work of engineering for its time.
From Manhattan a good place to contemplate Brooklyn bridge is South street seaport (South Street Harbor), Where is he pier Pier 17, an entertainment area and bars.
From a terrace having a beer you will have good views, especially at sunset, to enjoy the characteristic neo-Gothic architectural style of its imposing pillars.
This is what I did in one of my most recent New York travel.
Now, the most advisable thing is cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot, either to or from Empire Fulton Ferry State Park, located on the south bank, in the aforementioned neighborhood, under the same bridge.
How to get to and visit the Brooklyn Bridge in New York
For get to the Brooklyn Bridge, specifically to the aforementioned park, you must go along the blue line (AC) of the metro towards the Brooklyn neighborhood to get off at the station High St.
All the views of the bridge from this park They will remind you of the Oscar winner movie Manhattan de Woody Allen.
Walking across the Brooklyn BridgeIn addition to a nice walk, you can enjoy great views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Be sure to watch the video that accompanies this article with images from the experience of cross the Brooklyn Bridge en New York.
Finally, and as a curiosity, I will tell you that one of the greatest merits of this New York's iconic bridge is to remain upright.
Or what is the same, not having collapsed due to the scourge of storms, as has happened to many other bridges built in New York later, which have not withstood the inclement weather.
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