2. Millau Viaduct Bridge, France

Despite its scale, seven slim pylons and cable stays lend it a floating grace. On misty days it seems to glide above clouds, its 8,071 foot (2,460 meter) span magnifying the grandeur. Crossing can daunt those with vertigo as the immense drop opens below. Advanced materials and methods shaped a steel deck that melds with the landscape. Robust safety systems ensure a secure trip, making it a vital link on the A75 from Paris toward Barcelona.
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