Bridges span countries and link cities, but they also take us closer to some of Earth's most stunning natural wonders, such as roaring rivers and cascading waterfalls. The 10 marvels of engineering featured in the slideshow above offer spectacular views of waterfalls around the world. If you're planning a visit, take a raincoat, there's a chance you'll get close enough to get drenched from the spray of the crashing water.

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1. Iguazu Falls, Brazil

A majestic waterfall system of the Iguazu River on the border of Brazilian state Paraná and Argentine province Misiones, the Iguazu Falls actually consist of , strung along 230-foot-high cliffs on both sides of a narrow gorge, according to Smithsonian Magazine. The falls are shared by the (Argentina) and (Brazil), which means there are more ways to enjoy the breathtaking views. There are boat tours available but the parks also have extensive systems of bridges, walkways and viewing platforms that offer spectacular views of the falls.

2. Victoria Falls Bridge and Knife Edge Bridge, Zambia

TheVictoria Falls Bridge, which crosses the Zambezi River just below the mighty Victoria Falls and links Zambia and Zimbabwe, . He was reported to have said "build the Bridge across the Zambezi where the trains, as they pass, will catch the spray of the Falls." Rhodes died before construction of the bridge, which opened in 1905, began. The bridge offers amazing views of the falls, for the adventurous, opportunities to bungee jump.

Also in Zambia, the Knife Edge Bridge is another spectacular venue that provides views of Victoria Falls. The swaying footbridge, where spray shoots upward like inverted rain, also offers a view of the Boiling Pot where the river turns and heads down to the Batoka Gorge.

3. Benson Bridge, Multnomah Falls, Oregon

The most photographed bridge in Oregon, Benson Bridge is a 45-foot long footbridge that sits in front of picturesque Multnomah Falls, which plummets 620 feet in the Columbia River Gorge. come to see this ancient waterfall, according to the U.S. Forest Service.In 2014, the bridge's walkways and railings were damaged by a boulder that fell off the cliffs surrounding the falls, and was closed for about five months. It has been repaired and reopened.

4.Låtefossen Waterfall, Norway

A stone, six-arched bridge, part of Norwegian National Road 13, sits at the base of Låtefossen waterfall in Oddadalen, Hordaland County, Norway. The bridge provides spectacular (and sometimes, wet) views of the region's most famous waterfall, a 541ft wonder that actually consists of two separate streams flowing down from the lake Lotevatnet, and joining together as they fall in the middle of the waterfall.

5. Takakkaw Falls, Canada

Canada's is home Takakkaw Falls, which are fed by the Daly Glacier, part of the Waputik Icefield. The glacier keeps the volume of the falls up during the warm summer months, particularly , according to The Toronto Star. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the falls, which measures about 1,259 feet from the base, from the pedestrian bridge that crosses the Kicking Horse river and leads to other vantage points.

6. Minoh Falls, Japan

Located in Japan's Minoh Park, Minoh (sometimes spelled Minoo or Mino) Falls is surrounded by lush green forest, and in the autumn, beautiful red maples. One of the best places to view the falls is from the red bridge of Ryuanji Temple,located at about the midpoint between the train station and the waterfall. The temple is part of the and features a number of beautiful buildings, according to Japan-Guide.com.

7.Schiessentümpel, Luxembourg

Luxembourg's most photographed bridge is located in Mullerthal, known as 'Little Switzerland.' The stone bridge arches over the small waterfall Schiessentümpel, with three picturesque cascades,on the Black Ernz River. Crooked wood rails give the bridge an even more fairytale look.

8. Stigfossen Waterfall, Norway

One of Norway's National Tourist Roads, Trollstigen (or 'Troll Ladder') in Rauma, Norway, features a stone bridge that spans across the stunning Stigfossen waterfall. Trollstigen road , depending on the weather conditions and amount of snow, according to VisitAndalsnes.com.

9. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

The wooden footbridges and pathways at Croatia's , a UNESCO World Heritage site, let tourists explore different parts of the park, famous for its stunning turquoise lakes arranged in cascades and waterfalls. The park's wooden paths are anchored within the travertine sediments, and there is currently a proposal to replace the wooden bridges and paths with floating pontoon bridges.

10. Amicalola Falls, Georgia

Located in Dawson County, Georgia, Amicalola Falls is, at 729 feet, the highest waterfall in the state and the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southeast. A bridge built out over the falls that permits what is 'unequivocally the ,' according to GeorgiaTrails.com. There are many amazing vantage points from the bridge. Visitors can take the upper platform stairs to the lower bridge, which crosses the face of the falls some 250 feet below the top, to enjoy one of the best views of the falls.

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