Drawbridge over the Neva River, a symbol of St. Petersburg. The construction connects Vasilyevsky Island with the central part of the city. The bridge earned in 1916, but its famous curly lattices appeared only twenty years later. The bridge was reconstructed in 1967, 1977 and 1997. Until 1998, a tram line ran here. The weight of the cast-iron construction is 700 tons. Some elements of the drawbridge mechanism for more than a hundred years.
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The Palace Bridge, Sankt-Peterburg
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+7 812 577-78-43
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03.07.23
Alain
Impressive structure.. Nice to see it with all the crowds.. however come a bit early to get a good spot especially in weekends
09.12.21
Nick
A 20th-century creation, Palace Bridge is undoubtedly one of the most famous sights in St. Petersburg and is quite literally unmissable for most visitors, who will use it to move between Palace Square, from which you can see the Winter Palace and Her.. Read more »mitage Museum, and the numerous historical attractions on Vasilevskiy Ostrov.
In 1901, a design competition for a permanent bridge was held. Until then, this crucial link was provided by boat or by a pontoon bridge, as a legacy of Peter the Great's interdiction against bridge-building in his new capital (he believed doing so would foster sailors).
After eight years, the jury finally chose a winner. They picked Andrey Pshensitsky's designs, a recent St. Petersburg Institute of Communications Engineering graduate. An Art Nouveau artist, Roman Meltzer, was commissioned to design the decor. In 1912, construction began.
Due to the First World War, the project was delayed considerably, and the opening of the Palace Bridge in 1916 was relatively discrete, with many of the decorative details unfinished. Palace Bridge has changed its name only once throughout its history: between 1917 and 1944, it was known as the Republican Bridge.
Currently, over 30,000 cars cross the bridge every day, which leads to some of the most intense traffic jams in St. Petersburg. However, the views of the Winter Palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the rows of historical buildings along both sides of Neva River are some of the best in the city.
17.10.21
anilrai
Very nice to see the view of opening such a wide line road (bridge).
02.10.21
Zahid
One of the life time experience to see bridge opening at night 1am and giving way for the ships to cross between the city.
Constructed in 1919…architecture and technology at its best.
Must visit location if ur a person who likes to roam in t.. Read more »he night.
Unforgettable impressions, beautiful night view of St. Peters burg, indescribable beauty and sensations.
13.08.21
Ch
Nice view but there's no extra function in it for citizens so nothing to comment. Yes you can drive there and also walk but nothing else.
26.07.21
Samson
Stayed up to 01 to watch the bridge divorce twas awesome
04.07.21
v
I love Russian, this bridge's view is beautiful, you can see winter palace.
This is one bridge of Sankt Peterburg city
I miss it and come back as soon as possible
03.07.21
Adward
One of the most popular bridges in the world I think.
07.06.21
hossain
Really amazing scene when the bridge opened.
26.05.21
Puneeth
One of the life time experience to see bridge opening at night 1am and giving way for the ships to cross between the city.
Constructed in 1919…architecture and technology at its best.
Must visit location if ur a person who likes to roam in t.. Read more »he night.
It was an amazing view at mid night with sipping hot chocolate coffee and fairy lights decorated all around and temperature around 0 degree in winter.
#loveyourussia
05.05.21
Paulo
It is always a fun day in St Petersburg when you are on a bicycle! Stroll everywhere and make sure you can either speak the language or have a translator riding along. Also a visit to a friendly family for a lovely meal also becomes the best memory! .. Read more »Enjoy it to the M@X!
13.03.21
M
A lot of dust from the cars.
30.10.20
Gleb
Beautiful place ?
26.10.20
Alparslan
I find it quite awkward that people (and boats) flock to the vicinity to see the bridge getting opened at 2am at night. The view in summer where there is still a bit of light is quite appealing, with the nice blue night sky background. At other times.. Read more », this is "just another bridge" that connects the two sides of the Neva river.
18.09.20
Joost
Beautiful views of old Petersburg including the winter palace.
20.08.20
Beth
Beautiful but it's wonderful if there is a loud orchestra music when the bridge start to open.
05.08.20
Vasily
The best to see it at night
15.01.20
FRANK
Red lighten bridge, it is very nice view with left side of Kunstkamera.
22.12.19
Juha
This is probably the most impressive of those several bridges of River Neva. It connects Palace Square and Admiralty to Vasilievskiy Island. Both cars and pedestrian use the bridge. It was opened in 1916. This is a drawbridge, like most bridges over .. Read more »Neva,
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