United States
Golden Gate Bridge
Welcome to San Francisco! The Golden Gate Bridge stretches across the bay in a bold, beautiful orange color.
Why is it famous?
Its bold "International Orange" color makes it glow against the fog and sky.
It was once the longest suspension bridge in the world.
How was it built?
Engineers used two massive towers and thick steel cables to hold up the roadway.
Workers built it in just over 4 years, an amazing feat for the 1930s.
Amazing facts
It is 1.7 miles long.
Its towers rise 746 feet above the water.
Quick facts
- It is 1.7 miles long.
- Its towers rise 746 feet above the water.
- It took about 4 years to build, finishing in 1937.
- Fog often rolls dramatically underneath and around it.