When it was completed in 1883, it was the world's longest suspension bridge, the city's tallest structure and the first bridge to be lighted using electricity. A muscular giant of stone and steel linking Manhattan and Brooklyn, this engineering marvel took 13 years to build. The bridge makes a wonderfully scenic place for a stroll or a bike ride, offering stellar views of both boroughs. The Manhattan side is near the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall subway stop (subway lines 4, 5, 6, J, M or Z). The Brooklyn end is near the Clark Street station on subway line 2 or 3; or the High Street Station on subway line A or C. (The Brooklyn end is near the Clark Street station on subway line 2 or 3; or the High Street Station on subway line A or C.), Brooklyn.
