| Centre of Attraction |
Golden Gate Bridge |
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| City, Country |
San Francisco,
USA |
| Nearest Airport |
San Francisco International Airport
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| Description |
The Golden Gate Bridge, completed in 1937 is a visitor attraction recognized around the world. The Bridge opened to vehicular traffic on May 28, 1937 at noon.
The Golden Gate Bridge's 4,200 foot long main suspension span was a world record that stood for 27 years. The bridge's two towers rise 746 feet. The towers that support the Golden Gate Bridge's suspension cables are smaller at the top than at the base, emphasizing the tower height of 500 feet above the roadway. The Golden Gate Bridge crosses Golden Gate Strait which is about 400 feet, or 130 meters, deep.
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