AROUCA, Portugal — It takes about 10 minutes to cross if you're taking in the panoramic views of the waterfall, the gorge and the fast-moving river seen through the open grid beneath your feet. The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge is set to open in Portugal this fall, and if you're not in one of the countries currently able to visit, that just gives you more time to build up your nerve. Check out a video of the bridge here:It's a Tibetan-style hanging bridge, held up by steel cables and two huge V-shaped towers, and is 1,692 in feet. The River Paiva flows 176 meters (576 feet) below the pathway's three-foot-wide open metal grid. Designed by Portuguese studio Itecons, it took three years to build, with construction completed in July 2020.

Source: Daily Sun October 09, 2020 18:22 UTC