1. Golden Gate Bridge

2. Basic knowledge The 6-lane suspension bridge is 2.7 km long and the towers are almost 230 m above water. It was built for four years and opened in 1937. The bridge was longest suspension bridge until 1964. The color of the bridge is international orange. Building the bridge cost around 35 million dollars. There is over 130 000 km of steel wires in the bridge.

3. Reputation The Golden Gate Bridge has became the symbol of San Fransisco. It has featured in countless films, books, video games, TV-shows and songs.

4. Suicides On the other hand, Golden Gate Bridge is also known for suicide jumps. It is the second most udes suicide bridge in the world. 98% of the jumpers die. Prevention includes suicide telephone hotlines and emergency services personnel. » The Bridge -documentary is based on suicides on Golden Gate Bridge.