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The 7 Wonders of the World and the Places that Dare to Be Number 8

Taj Mahal - Agra Fort
The Taj Mahal. Wikimedia. 

26. Humpback Covered Bridge

Humpback Covered Bridge, Virginia. Wikimedia.

One of the few remaining covered bridges in the United States is the Humpback Covered Bridge in Virginia. Billed as one of the eighth wonders of the world because of its age and design, its center is higher than the ends. Built in 1857, this is the oldest bridge standing in the state of Virginia. 

Called Humpback because its center is 4 feet higher than both its ends, giving the bridge an arch; it is part of the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. While the bridge is in its original form, contracts have replaced the roof and several walls. 

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