| World / United Kingdom / England / Gateshead, 1 km from center | Coordinates: 54°58'10"N 1°35'59"W |
Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a foot and cycle bridge spanning the River Tyne in England between Gateshead on the south bank, and Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank. The award-winning structure was conceived by international architecture firm, Wilkinson Eyre.
The bridge was lifted into place in one piece by the Asian Hercules II, one of the world's largest floating cranes, on 20 November 2000. It was opened to the public on 17 September 2001. The bridge, which cost £22m to build, was part funded by the Millennium Commission and European Regional Development Fund.
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Category: bridge millennium
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11 months ago Syazwani | 0 |
 
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I went there many times, and it is really cool! You should go there too! | ||||
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5 months ago andrew | 0 |
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always wondered what it would be like trying to hang on as the bridge is swinging to let ships go through. | ||||
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