8. Ponte Eshima Ohashi, Japan

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Connecting Matsue and Sakaiminato, the Eshima Ohashi Bridge is famous for its dramatic appearance. When photographed with a telephoto lens, it looks impossibly steep, like a roller coaster reaching for the sky. In reality, its slope is a manageable 6.1 percent, but the optical illusion continues to draw visitors seeking a thrilling visual experience.
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