Blue Bridge, Heritage bridge in Kronstadt, Russia
The Blue Bridge crosses the Obvodny Canal with blue metal railings and granite supports on both sides. It carries both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, serving as an important link between different parts of the city.
Construction began in the late 1700s with the bridge opening in 1801. A major renovation in the mid-20th century strengthened and expanded the structure.
A bronze memorial plate marks the water level from the 1824 flood that inspired Pushkin's famous work. This inscription connects the bridge to Russian literary history and serves as a reminder of a pivotal moment in the city's past.
The bridge sits on Makarovskaya Street and is accessible on foot or by vehicle at any time. Visitors can enjoy good views of the structure from the nearby canal banks and surrounding streets.
A historical water gauge from 1840 is mounted on the bridge abutment and once served as the standard reference for water level measurements across the Soviet Union. This artifact reveals the site's role in scientific monitoring.
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