The Brooklyn Bridge crosses over the East River connecting the big city of Manhattan to the neighboring suburbs of Brooklyn, is one of the highlights of any New York City walking tours.

John Augustus Roebling from Ohio was the architect of this bridge. He was the one who designed the bridge connecting Cincinnati and Covington. The bridge was built in 1883 and took almost 14 years to become available for the public. After opening ceremony of this bridge, it becomes the landmark of this beautiful city. Brooklyn Bridge is 6016 feet long and 85 feet wide. It is 1595 feet above the East River. It has two high stone towers and each tower is equipped with Neo-Classical archways. Four steel cables hold the weight of the bridge; each cable is 3578.50 feet long.

Walking on the Brooklyn Bridge is a great experience. This historical monument is considered as one of the oldest suspension bridges which are present in the U.S. It is also ranked as the longest suspension bridge in the globe. If you are planning to visit New York, then try to experience this place and make your New York holiday memorable. The beauty of Brooklyn Bridge is well maintained by the New York Department of Transportation.