Can you identify this famous landmark?

This is the famous Sydney Harbor Bridge. The residents of the city sometimes call this their giant 'coathanger'. Finished and opened in 1932, this majestic construction spans the harbor at one of its narrowest points. The best way to experience the bridge is on foot – don't expect such an amazing view traveling by car or train. Stairs climb up the bridge from both shores, leading to a footpath running the length of the eastern side.

The structure is 134m high, 1149m long, 49m wide. It weights 52,800 tonnes, which makes it the largest and heaviest steel arch on the planet. It is only the 6th longest, 49m shorter than the longest one.

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Bill Coe

If you are going to feature something that is native to a country and named by that country, the least you can do is SPELL it properly. It is properly known as and spelled as SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Harbour_Bridge

Emma Bergh-Apton

It's Sydney HARBOUR Bridge - spelling is English, not US.

Lorna Shipton

Well said Bill, perhaps it's just because the Americans can't spell correctly :)

Janece Walton

The best view is when you climb the Harbour Bridge, as you have 360 degree views.

Isabel Killough Garner

Canada also uses the English spellings.

Karin Johansson

silrem, it is a nice bridge there, even thou it is not the original bridge. It was bombed under WW2 and was rebuilt as the original bridge!

Karin Johansson

Nicholas Miernicki, you have never been to France i see!

Karin Johansson

Isabel Killough Garner, yes you do. As most countries do!

dmarkc

Lorna Shipton, ouch! Still sore about the tea party? We won the right to omit useless, pompous lettering.

Russell Ipson

There 8s a twin sister to this bridge that spans the Tyne River in Newcastle Upon Tyne!

Diane Allain

jack patti go, well, GO. Life is short. Make your dreams come true.

Helga U. Williams

Knew it from every New Year's Eve picture on TV on a yearly basis! 😊

Paul Darrall

Walked up pier 1 when I was in Sydney some years ago. Pier 1 is one of the 4 stone supports holding the arches up.

Jas Newman

goosenbuster, Check the south of France.

Char

Emma Bergh-Apton, now that's the way

Char

Bill Coe, then when it's your story you can do that I just looked at the bridge and saw Australia..soay off nothing like foreigners seeing the rudeness of some people..