8. Ponte Eshima Ohashi, Japan

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge, connecting Matsue and Sakaiminato, is famous for its striking appearance. When photographed with a telephoto lens, the bridge appears impossibly steep, looking like a roller coaster climbing sharply into the sky. In reality, the slope is only 6.1 percent, but the illusion is so convincing that it has become a phenomenon among travelers seeking a thrill without real danger.
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