Karelsky Bridge, Stone bridge in Sortavala, Russia.
The Karelsky Bridge spans 220 meters across the Vakkolahti Bay, connecting two parts of Sortavala with its 11-meter wide granite structure.
Built between 1932 and 1933, the bridge sustained damage during World War II in 1941 when Soviet forces destroyed its northern section during their retreat.
The bridge construction materials came from local Riekkalansaari Island quarries, demonstrating the region's traditional stone masonry techniques and engineering capabilities.
After extensive reconstruction in 2012, funded with 300 million rubles from the federal budget, the bridge now serves pedestrians and vehicles crossing the bay.
The structure represented Finland's longest bridge at its 1932 inauguration, coinciding with Sortavala's 300th-anniversary celebrations.
GPS coordinates: 61.70111,30.68500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:10
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