Is the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge named after Verrazzano?
Yes
No
It's named after a different Verrazzano
There's no such bridge
Answer
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is indeed named after the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, who sailed into New York Harbor in 1524. The bridge, which opened in 1964, is the longest suspension bridge in the United States and connects Brooklyn and Staten Island. Verrazzano was the first European to sail into the bay and up the Hudson River, earning a place in history that led to his namesake bridge.
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