Places of Interest in St. Petersburg: Bridges

1. Palace Bridge over the Neva (1916)

The Palace Bridge connects the city centre and the Vasilevsky Island. It is a draw bridge which raises in summer to let big ship pass. The night view of the drawn and illuminated Palace Bridge is one of the most popular photo spots during the White Nights in St. Petersburg. (The south bank of the Neva River offers the best view of the bridge.)

Address: Nevsky Prospekt
Metro: Gostiny Dvor

2. Trinity Bridge over the Neva (1903)

One of the most beautiful bridges in St. Petersburg built in the Art Nouveau stile. The Trinity Bridge offers a wonderful view over the Peter-and-Paul Fortress.

Address: Suvorovskaya Ploshchad
Metro: Gorkovskaya

3. Anichkov Bridge over the Fontanka (1841)

Being a part of Nevsky Prospekt, the Anichkov Bridge is famous for its sculptures called the "Horse Tamer".

Address: Nevsky Prospekt
Metro: Gostiny Dvor

4. Egyptian Bridge over the Fontanka (1955)

The original suspension bridge collapsed in 1905 when a cavalry squadron was marching across it. Fortunately enough, the proud sphinxes built in 1826 still guard the entrance to the bridge.

Address: Lermontovsky Prospekt
Metro: Technologitchesky Institut, Baltiyskaya

5. Bank Bridge over the Griboyedov Canal (1826)

A pedestrian bridge decorated with four sculptures of griffons with gilded wings.

Address: Nabarezhnaya Canala Griboyedova 30
Metro: Nevsky Prospekt

6. Blue Bridge over the Moyka (1818)

The Blue Bridge in front of the Mariinsky Palace is part of the Isaac’s Square with the St. Isaac's Cathedral. This is the widest bridge in St. Petersburg (99 m).

Address: Isaakiyevskaya Ploshchad
Metro: Sennaya Ploshchad, Nevsky Prospekt

7. Kiss Bridge over the Moyka (1816)

It is not quite clear where the name of the bridge originates from. It is still considered to bring luck to kiss each other on the bridge. The Kiss Bridge also offers a  nice view over St. Petersburg.

Address: Ul. Glinki
Metro: Sennaya Ploshchad, Nevsky Prospekt