6. Bridge Mathematical
Found at: Queens’ College, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded in 1749 (reconstructed in 1866 and 1905)
Price: not specified
A wooden footbridge in Cambridge is called the Mathematical Bridge. “Wooden Bridge” is its official name, and it spans the River Cam. The bridge’s name comes from a folktale that says renowned physicist Sir Isaac Newton designed and constructed the structure without the need for nuts or bolts. It is said that Newton created a strong bridge solely by using mathematical formulas.
Bridge in Mathematics, © Shutterstock/JJoanne Jean
This well-known myth is disproven since Sir Isaac Newton passed away before the bridge was constructed. That being said, Leonardo Da Vinci did design a nearly comparable bridge in the 1490s, so maybe the mystery builder can attribute his influence to Da Vinci.
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