Stretching 1.7 miles across the Golden Gate Strait, connecting the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge is an instantly recognizable icon that dominates the San Francisco skyline. One of the city’s top attractions, this engineering marvel is a wonder to behold, with tons of interesting details hidden beneath its 20th-century facade.
For starters, before the bridge was built, a ferry service operated between Marin County and the San Francisco Peninsula. In the early 1900s, plans to link the two were first developed, and decades later, on January 5, 1933, work on the bridge project began. During the bridge’s construction, a safety net was strung beneath to help prevent laborer deaths—and it saved 19 lives. On May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened to the world, and today it’s one of the most famous spans in the world. These are just a few interesting nuggets about the world-famous piece of architecture. Here are five more little-known facts about City by the Bay’s best-known symbol.
5 Fun Facts About San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge
1. 它的標誌性顏色是專門為金門大橋設計的
The Golden Gate Bridge has architect Irving Morrow to thank for its vibrant orange-red hue. Though the striking color—called International Orange—is widely used in the aerospace industry, this version is unique to the suspension bridge itself.
陰影比您在宇航員宇航服上看到的略淺，而且油漆本身的配方可以防鏽，防止水的鹹味噴霧。安全問題也被考慮在內：明亮的橙色使這座橋在經常席捲三藩市灣的濃霧中更加明顯。
2. 超過20億輛汽車穿越金門大橋
1985 年 2 月 22 日，第 10 億名車手亞瑟·莫利納里 （Arthur Molinari） 博士穿過金門大橋。（他得到了一箱香檳和一頂安全帽作為慶祝。根據最新統計，截至 2019 年，這些數位增加了一倍多，迄今為止已有 20 多億輛汽車駛過它。
3. 這麼多人參加其成立50周年，金門大橋被夷為平地
1987 年 5 月 24 日，三藩市市舉行了慶祝活動，以紀念金門大橋建成 50 周年，禁止通行，允許人們步行過河。官員們只預計會有50,000人出現;取而代之的是，有 750,000 到 1,000,000 人到達。
大約有 300,000 人擠在懸索橋上，使其沉重，以至於彎曲的拱門完全變平並將橋降低了 7 英尺。
4. 金門大橋還沒完工就被地震襲擊了
1935年6月，一場強烈的地震襲擊了仍在建設中的金門大橋。南塔頂部的建築工人報告說，柱子左右搖晃了16英尺。
5. 金門大橋是好萊塢明星
This famous bridge is also a silver-screen star. It’s been featured in dozens of films, including the 1985 James Bond flick, A View To A Kill, and 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Perhaps because of its real-life strength and indestructibility, directors seem to love to reduce it to rubble, as evidenced in films like 1955’s It Came from Beneath the Sea.
More Interesting Facts About the Golden Gate Bridge
- 這是世界上出鏡率最高的橋樑。
- 這座橋不斷被粉刷以保持其活力。其國際橙色由 Sherwin Williams 製作。
- 葡萄牙的 25 de Abril 橋是世界上唯一一座以這種國際橙色為特色的橋樑。
- 金門大橋於1937年開通時，它既是世界上最長的懸索橋，也是最高的懸索橋。
- 在某種程度上，由於其平行的電線結構，金門大橋的強度足以承受8級地震。
- 這座橋的名字來源於它穿越的金門海峽，連接舊金山半島和馬林縣。
- 金門大橋的電纜是由為布魯克林大橋供應電纜的同一家公司製造的。
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Delicious Dining on San Francisco Bay
Now the next time you visit, you’ll know more about the stories behind this iconic piece of engineering. Looking to see the Golden Gate Bridge from a different perspective? Book a one-of-a-kind experience on City Cruises’ San Francisco Premier Dinner Cruise. Get up close and personal to the Golden Gate Bridge as you savor an elegant evening on San Francisco Bay, and enjoy a chef prepared plated dinner, delicious cocktails, and other breathtaking views from our climate-controlled interior and open-air rooftop decks. Prefer a lunch buffet? Try embarking on a memorable Signature Lunch Cruise and indulge in a two-hour buffet lunch cruise around San Francisco Bay. Pass by the iconic sites like Alcatraz Island, soak up the city’s iconic skyline, and then cruise under the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. Visit the bar for an afternoon cocktail and step outside for fresh breezes and stunning views. This lunch cruise is a perfect option for touring the bay with friends, and family for an unforgettable day out on the water.
Sail Through San Francisco’s History
Take a Bay Discovery Cruise and enjoy a sightseeing adventure on San Francisco Bay! This 90-minute sightseeing cruise is full of San Francisco icons, such as:
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金門大橋* - 惡魔島*
- 天使島
- 索薩利托
- 馬林岬角
- Fort Point / 普雷西迪奧
- 吉拉德利廣場
- 39號碼頭
- 三藩市天際線
Get ready for education and discovery! The Bay Discovery Cruise includes a multilingual, app-based Audio Tour available in 20 languages. Immerse yourself in the history of the Bay Area’s National Parks and the expansive beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area. Explore the many layers of Alcatraz Island’s history, including the Native American occupation and the lives of colorful inmates. Imagine yourself surrounded by the solitude and age-old redwoods of Muir Woods. Identify the defensive positioning of Bay Area Forts during the Gold Rush and Civil War. Learn how the bustling energy of World’s Fairs revitalized San Francisco after the destruction of the 1906 Earthquake and fires. Discover how the Second World War brought lasting changes to the San Francisco waterfront and more!
The Golden Gate Bridge Is a Marvel of the Modern World, With a History Just as Fascinating as the Bridge Itself
The Golden Gate Bridge is more than just a stunning landmark—it’s a true feat of engineering, a symbol of San Francisco, and a must-see for visitors from around the world. Whether you’re admiring its grandeur from a scenic overlook, sailing beneath its towering structure, or learning about its fascinating history, the bridge continues to captivate and inspire. Next time you visit San Francisco, take a moment to appreciate the beauty and innovation behind this world-famous icon with—you might just discover a new favorite fun fact of your own!
原始發佈日期：2022 年 8 月 1 日