Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is a notable landmark in San Francisco. It is considered to be the major symbol of the city and probably it will be the first thing that you will notice while being there for the first time. The Bridge was constructed during the 1937 and from that moment on it has been attracting people from different parts of the world. It is located in the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean and can be seen from all over the city. If you visit the bridge, you will recognize that this is actually the longest suspension bridge span. Over the years several other bridges were built across the Golden Gate mainly because of the traffic expansion. There is no traveler being there who doesn't like it. For that reason it is also reputed to be the most beautiful bridge construction ever built. The Golden Gate Bridge has also a dark side from its history. Usually it is a popular place for people who want to commit a suicide. According to the data, every two weeks a suicide is being done. In most cases people who are desperate and can't cope with their problems, find the bridge a suitable place to end their lives. This is quite sad but the US government has already taken some measures to prevent this practice and to preserve the good reputation of the bridge. Probably your travel to San Francisco will be incomplete if you miss to pay a visit to the Golden Gate Bridge! It is really worth visiting!