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Called one of the seven wonders of the world, the Golden Gate Bridge is San Francisco’s best known landmark. Everyone can recognize its magnificent span of orange steel from its appearance in numerous movies and TV shows. When it was completed in 1937, its two 746 foot towers that anchor the bridge’s single-suspension were the tallest buildings in San Francisco. The suspended road is supported by two 7,000 foot cables.
The engineering marvel was completed in spite of increasing opposition and it now connects San Francisco with the Marin County communities. Pedestrians and bikers are allowed on the sidewalks of the bridge but skateboards, roller blades and roller skates are not. On both sides of the bridge there are vista points with spectacular views and excellent photo opportunities.
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