
Umhlanga Pier (South Africa) —
The distinctive whale bone structure of Umhlanga Pier won the South African National Award for Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement.

Rotonda a Mare (Italy) —
Italy's Rotonda a Mare was built in 1923 but closed in 2005 for renovations. It reopened a year later, with a beautiful sea-themed mosaic by Enzo Cucchi adorning the entrance.

Clevedon Pier (UK) —
Late English poet Sir John Betjeman described Clevedon Pier as "the most beautiful pier in England."

Kastrup Pier (Denmark) —
Kastrup Pier in Denmark has a structure at the end that encircles an outdoor swimming area.

Huntington Beach Pier (California) —
With a length of 560 meters, the beautiful Huntington Beach Pier in California is one of the longest on the U.S. west coast.

Los Muertos Pier (Mexico) —
Mexico's Los Muertos Pier is especially popular with couples -- Los Muertos is one of Puerto Vallarta's most romantic areas.

Scheveningen Pier (Netherlands) —
Scheveningen Pier in The Netherlands stands out because of its unusual construction, which comprises four island-type sections and upper and lower areas.
