Malo-Konushenny Bridge, Granite bridge in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Malo-Konushenny Bridge crosses the Griboyedov Canal with solid granite piers supporting metal frameworks that span the waterway. The structure connects different parts of Saint Petersburg's historic center and shows both sturdy stone foundations and iron engineering.
The bridge was originally built in the late 1700s by engineer I. Borisov with wooden support structures. In 1908, the wooden parts were replaced with metal frameworks, giving the structure its current form.
The bridge appears in Nikolai Gogol's novella 'The Overcoat', linking everyday city locations with Russian literary history. Visitors still see the same surroundings that the writer described in his work.
The bridge is easily accessible on foot and serves both pedestrians and vehicles crossing the canal. Visitors should know the location is open year-round and the best views of the structure come from the canal banks and surrounding streets.
The granite piers are original from the 1700s and still support the metal framework added over a century ago. This makes it unusual to see two different building methods working together so seamlessly across more than two centuries.
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