Trident Bridge of St. Michael's Castle

Trident Bridge is a stone structure with three arches that spans the Voskresensky Canal south of Mikhailovsky Castle. The construction connects the castle grounds to the eastern bank and handles both pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

The structure was built between 1797 and 1800 under architect Vincenzo Brenna as part of the Mikhailovsky Castle development. It represents late imperial engineering and was integrated into the master plan of the entire complex.

The bridge is part of the Mikhailovsky complex and shapes the character of this royal ensemble with its classical architecture. When crossing it, visitors experience the elegant design that defines the entire palace area.

The bridge is easily accessible and used daily by tourists and locals visiting the castle. The best time to explore is on sunny days when the stonework and canal surface are clearly visible.

The three-arch design gets its name from the visual illusion of three arches that resemble a trident when viewed from above. Visitors often miss this perspective when viewing the structure only from below.