Menai Suspension Bridge

The Menai Suspension Bridge, completed in 1826, is an early 19th-century engineering marvel that connects the Welsh island of Anglesey to mainland Wales. It features large cables suspended between towers, supporting the roadway below, allowing ships to pass beneath. Its innovative design used wrought iron chains to create a sturdy yet relatively lightweight structure. The bridge significantly improved transportation and trade in the region and remains an important historical landmark, admired for its engineering achievement and scenic setting over the Menai Strait.