Bridge of Four Lions
Bridge of Four Lions, Pedestrian suspension bridge over Griboedov Canal, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Four cast iron lions anchor the corners of this metal bridge, each holding chains in their jaws that support the 27.8-meter-long structure.
Engineers Wilhelm von Traitteur and Vasily Christianovich designed this crossing in 1825, opening it to pedestrians with a ceremony in July 1826.
The bridge represents early 19th-century Russian engineering excellence, with sculptor Pavel Sokolov creating the decorative lion figures that define its character.
The metal footbridge connects Kazansky and Spassky islands in the Admiralty district, linking Lion Lane with Malaya Podyacheskaya Street.
A smaller replica of this bridge was constructed in Berlin's Tiergarten park in 1838, becoming the first suspension bridge in that German city.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1826
Length: 27.8 m
GPS coordinates: 59.92694,30.30139
Latest update: May 21, 2025 22:18
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