Blue Bridge, Bridge at Isaakievskaya Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Blue Bridge crosses the Moika River, linking two islands in central Saint Petersburg and serving as both a road and pedestrian crossing. Its width makes it more than just a functional bridge, as it also forms part of the urban square.
A wooden drawbridge was built here in 1737 and named after its blue-painted railings. In the 20th century, engineers modernized part of the structure with reinforced concrete while keeping the original cast-iron arch on the other side.
The bridge extends Isaakievskaya Square and features French-inspired lampposts that match those on the Alexander III Bridge in Paris. These decorative details shape how the square feels when you walk through it.
The bridge is open to pedestrians and vehicles at all times and easy to cross. The surrounding square offers plenty of space to walk around, and the best views of the structure come from standing on the riverbank.
The bridge is unusually wide for its length and was originally designed as a drawbridge that could open for ships. This mechanical function no longer works, but the broad structure hints at this forgotten feature.
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