🗺️ Hamburg has more bridges than Venice, Amsterdam, and London combined

When people think of "water cities," Venice or Amsterdam usually come to mind. However, the German city of Hamburg holds a surprising world record.

The Bridge Capital:

  • 🌉 Hamburg has around 2,500 bridges, which is more than any other city in the world
  • 🇮🇹 For comparison, Venice has about 400 bridges, and Amsterdam has around 1,500

A City Built on Water:

  • ⚓ Its unique geography, situated between the Alster and Elbe rivers, required an incredible number of structures to connect the city's districts
  • 🏗️ Many of these bridges are located in the historic 'Speicherstadt', the world's largest warehouse district and a UNESCO World Heritage site
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