Pevchesky Bridge, Road bridge at Palace Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Pevchesky Bridge crosses the Moika River and measures 21 meters in length, making it one of Saint Petersburg's widest structures. The construction provides stable passage across the river at a central location where both vehicles and pedestrians regularly move through.
French architect Auguste de Montferrand designed a wooden structure here in 1834 that served the crossing. In 1840, this was replaced with the cast-iron version that still stands today.
The bridge takes its name from the neighboring Palace Chapel Choir, a connection that shaped local identity in this part of the city. Its yellow cast-iron railings display decorative palmetto patterns that reflect the artistic standards of the era.
Unlike many other bridges in Saint Petersburg, this one does not open, allowing traffic to flow continuously at all hours. You can cross on foot or by vehicle without waiting for bridge operations.
Emperor Nicholas I was the first person to cross the newly completed cast-iron structure during its opening. He traveled in his carriage across what became a public passage for the city.
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