Kuznyeckij híd, Stone bridge crossing site in central Moscow, Russia.
Kuznyeckij Bridge is a stone bridge in central Moscow that spans across the site of the former Neglinnaya River. The structure connects both banks and continues to shape the character of the neighborhood with its classical design.
The original wooden bridge was built between 1754 and 1761 following designs by Dmitry Ukhtomsky and served as a key crossing point. It played a central role in the development of the trading quarter during Russia's period of expansion.
The name comes from the blacksmiths who once worked in this area and set up their workshops nearby. Today the street functions as a busy shopping district where people walk and browse shops.
The site is easily accessible today as it functions as a street in a central district with multiple transport options nearby. The Kuznetzky Most metro station provides direct access to the underground and makes it simple to reach from other parts of the city.
During excavations in the 1980s, archaeologists uncovered the original bridge foundations when modernizing the underground channels. These discoveries provide insight into 18th-century construction techniques before the remains were covered over again.
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