Dancing, movable, in love - it's all about bridges. Some of them are known for incredible stories associated with them, others are distinguished by architectural delights. One of the most prominent bridges in the post-Soviet space is the South Bridge in the capital of Ukraine, Kiev, which was opened on December 20, 1990. Then it was the longest of the bridges in the former republics of the USSR. Today about the most-most bridges in the CIS.
South Bridge in Kiev
The South Bridge is a giant Kiev bridge 8.8 km long (1.256 km pass over the Dnieper) and 40 meters wide. It is raised above the water surface by 135 meters.
The bridge was built over 8 years and at the time of its opening in 1990 it was considered the most modern and longest in the Soviet Union. $220 million was spent on its construction. The uniqueness of this bridge lies in the fact that it combines car traffic and the subway line at the same level.
The tower pylon of the giant bridge, whose height is 110 meters, is visible from almost anywhere in Kiev. Inside the pylon there is a spiral staircase, which is used by repairmen and extreme photographers. Lanterns are mounted in the towers of the bridge, which ensure the safety of flying aircraft at dusk.
Double deck bridge in Khabarovsk
This bridge was seen by everyone who held the 5,000th banknote of the Bank of Russia in their hands. It depicts the Khabarovsk bridge, which connects the banks of the Amur. The construction of this bridge in 1916 marked the completion of the construction of the longest railway line in the world - the Trans-Siberian Railway. The bridge was reconstructed in 2009. The uniqueness of the Khabarovsk bridge is that it has 2 tiers - cars move along the upper tier, and trains move along the lower tier. The total length of the bridge with flyovers is 3890 meters.
Red Dragon Bridge
The automobile bridge in Khanty-Mansiysk, built in 2004 and connecting the banks of the Irtysh, is called the "Red Dragon", since the intricacies of its metal structures from a distance resemble some kind of fabulous creature sprawled on the river bank. The total weight of this structure, which was built using the unique "arch-truss-beam" technology, is 11 tons. The total length of the "Red Dragon", consisting of 14 spans, is 1315.9 meters. There is no other similar building in Russia.
Krasnoyarsk communal bridge
Another bridge from the Russian banknote is located in Krasnoyarsk. His image can be seen on the 10 ruble. The bridge was built back in the time of Nikita Khrushchev, and for a long time he held the title of the longest bridge in Asia. The length of this bridge, which connected the banks of the Yenisei, is 2300 meters. The builders of the Krasnoyarsk bridge used a unique technology: the construction and closing of the arches of the bridge without safety supports. This made it possible to significantly reduce the cost of construction and reduce its time. The tectonic image of the communal bridge made it one of the main symbols of Siberia.
"Dancing Bridge" in Volgograd
The bridge across the Volga, which is located in Volgograd, glorified this city to the whole world. In 2010, the bridge was subjected to a critical wind load, which caused it to sway in a vertical plane. The amplitude of the vertical vibrations of the bridge was then about 1 meter, but neither the bridge supports nor the road surface were damaged. This was the reason that the bridge began to be called "dancing". The bridge was secured after special shock absorbers were installed on it - dampers.
Suspension bridge in Semey (Kazakhstan)
The suspension bridge in Semey (Kazakhstan), which is only the 17th such structure in the world, was built with the participation of specialists from the Japanese company IHI. It passes through the Irtysh and links Russia, Kazakhstan and China, but has recently been left without an owner, since the city is unable to maintain such an object. The total length of the bridge is 1086 meters, the length of the main span is 750 meters. The high pylons of the bridge have recently increasingly attracted suicidal citizens. There are several cases when rescuers and police officers had to remove unbalanced people from there.
Bridge in Disna (Belarus)
The oldest road bridge in Belarus (claimed to be over a hundred years old) is located in the city of Disna, which has a population of only 2,000 people. The bridge supports are made of stone, the spans are made of metal, and the flooring is wooden. The latter fact is the reason that the movement of buses through this bridge is prohibited.
Palace Bridge in St. Petersburg
Perhaps the most famous bridge of St. Petersburg, which is also a symbol of this city, is thrown over the Bolshaya Neva and connecting the center of northern Palmyra with Vasilyevsky Island. The construction of this bridge began in 1912, and already in 1916, 34 cars with a load of more than 600 pounds entered the bridge to test its strength. The decoration of the bridge was not completed at that time - only wooden railings were installed. They were replaced with cast-iron ones with Soviet symbols already in 1939, and some wooden structures stood until 1978. It is worth noting that in 1917 the Palace Bridge was renamed the Republican Bridge, and the historical name was returned to it only in 1944.
No matter how hard the architects tried to "bring" the bridge closer to the water, it still covers more than half of the buildings of the Admiralty, the Stock Exchange and the Kunstkamera. It was simply impossible to get away from this with the low banks of the Neva and the preservation of conditions for navigation. The length of the bridge, consisting of five spans, is 250 meters, and the width is 27.7 meters.
Today, during various events, the spread wings of the bridge are used as a projection screen for showing documentaries.
Picturesque bridge in Moscow
The picturesque bridge in Serebryany Bor was opened in 2007, it connects the banks of the Moskva River and is part of Krasnopresnensky Prospekt. There are many cable-stayed bridges in the world, but the design of the Picturesque Bridge is so unique that it has become one of the main attractions of the capital.
The bridge is an arched structure with a fan arrangement of the cables. Noise barriers were installed on both sides of the bridge. At the top of the arch, according to the project, it was supposed to place an observation deck, but later questions were considered about placing a restaurant, a TV studio and, finally, a registry office in a hanging module of an ellipsoid shape. True, this unique facility has not yet been put into operation. The module itself (length - 33 m, width - 24 m, height - 13 m) is fixed on the bridge, but there are no elevators yet.
The length of the Picturesque Bridge is 1460 meters, the width is 37 meters, the number of stays is 72, the height of the arch is 105 meters. Above the surface of the water, the bridge is raised to a height of 30 meters. The foundations of the bridge are made on bored piles with a diameter of 1.5 meters and a length of 20-40 meters. There are 60 piles at the base of each bridge foundation.
The longest bridge in Russia
The longest bridge in Russia is the bridge over the Kama River, which is the largest tributary of the Volga and is known for its. The bridge is located near the village of Sorochi Gory and is an element of the P239 highway. The total length of the bridge, the construction of which began in 1992 and was put into operation in 2002, is 13967 meters (1608 meters passes through the Kama, and 69.8 meters and 549.9 meters through the Kurlyanka and Arkharovka rivers, respectively).
It is worth noting that the idea of building this bridge was discussed back in Tsarist Russia, then they returned to it in the 1930s. Indeed, in autumn and during the period of ice drift, it was simply impossible to cross the Kama. In winter, only cars weighing no more than 5 tons could drive onto the ice, and crossing the river for buses was prohibited. People had to cross the river on foot - 7 km. The longest Russian bridge has solved all these problems.
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Golden Gate in San Francisco, Tower Bridge in London, Brooklyn in New York. These masterpieces of engineering are inextricably linked with their city, because the bridge is not just a road in the air, but also a calling card, a tangible symbol that connects people, coasts and even countries. By the way, Russia occupies not the last place in the world in terms of the number of unusual viaducts that amaze the audience with their grandeur.
1. Picturesque bridge, Moscow
The picturesque bridge spanning the Moscow River is not accidentally considered the decoration of the capital. Opened in 2007, it fully justifies its name: like a fan woven from huge red cables, the bridge cuts the river diagonally, showing a truly beautiful view. On the one hand, the bridge meets Marshal Zhukov Avenue, on the other, it passes into the North-West Tunnel, one of the longest in Moscow.
However, the main highlight of the bridge is a glass ellipsoid that floats in the air like a flying saucer. Initially, this capsule was supposed to become a restaurant, but the idea remained unrealized due to the impossibility of conducting communications here. Therefore, it was decided to convert the giant ellipse into a registry office, connecting the fates of lovers at a height of 100 m above the ground. The opening of the "heavenly office" is scheduled for 2016.
2. Palace Bridge, St. Petersburg
White nights and drawbridges are the symbols of St. Petersburg. However, if the former can be enjoyed only in summer, then nothing prevents you from seeing the Palace Bridge, which opens every night. Note that it takes only three minutes to bring the span together and apart, despite the fact that each lifting part weighs at least 700 tons.
During festive events, the divorced parts are used as a screen for showing documentaries. The rest of the time, the most "postcard" bridge in St. Petersburg, connecting the Admiralteysky Island and the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, gathers couples in love, tourists and ordinary citizens near it.
3. Amur bridge, Khabarovsk
The Amur Bridge is an example of amazing resilience. He withstood all the trials prepared for him by fate. These included the First World War and the Civil War.
The construction of the "Amur miracle" at the beginning of the twentieth century was the final stage in the creation of the longest road in the world - the Trans-Siberian Railway. It is no coincidence that in 1908 the bridge project received a gold medal at the World Exhibition in Paris, and at the time of construction it was recognized as the longest bridge in the Old World, Asia and Africa (2600 m). Today it is considered the unspoken symbol of Khabarovsk, as well as the pride of Russia. His image can be seen on the 5000 banknote of the Bank of Russia.
4. Rope bridge, Nizhny Novgorod
You can watch the beautiful Volga from a bird's eye view in Nizhny Novgorod. It is here that the longest and highest rope bridge (cable car) in Europe was built, which serves as a crossing from Nizhny Novgorod to Bor (Nizhny Novgorod satellite town). Built using French technology, it is considered one of the most environmentally friendly and economical in the country. For 90 rubles. you will not only save time by avoiding traffic jams, but you will also be able to admire the picturesque landscape. The cable bridge is always popular with city dwellers and tourists looking for panoramic views.
5. Russian bridge, Vladivostok
The Russian Bridge is one of the most ambitious projects in Russia. Built in 2012 in preparation for the APEC summit, it became the only road connecting the Nazimov Peninsula with Russky Island, where previously only ferries were used for transport.
At the time of construction, it was recognized as the largest cable-stayed bridge in the world. The Russian giant boasts record high pylons (about 320 m) and the longest span in the world (1104 m), which makes the pearl of the Eastern Bosphorus a place of attraction for foreign tourists. So, according to TripAdvisor, the bridge was included in the top ten most interesting tourist places in Russia, and National Geographic included Vladivostok in the top 10 cities with the most picturesque sea views.
6. Dancing Bridge, Volgograd
If you don’t surprise anyone with a dancing house in Europe, then the dancing bridge in Volgograd is still ready to hook on the living. In any case, in 2010, the news that he would like to dance simply excited the Russian Internet community. The video about how the Volga crossing sways vertically to the beat of the wind was actively discussed on blogs and forums. The experts did not find out what provoked active dance steps, the amplitude of which reached 1 m, but traffic was suspended for several days. After damage to the supports was ruled out, the bridge started working again as usual, and in 2011 dampers were installed - special devices to dampen excessive vibrations.
7. "Millennium", Kazan
"Men'ellyk" in translation from Tatar means "millennium". That is why the bridge, built for the 1000th anniversary of Kazan, is decorated with a giant letter "M", which beautifully illuminates the water surface of the Kazanka River and the nearby streets of the city at night.
The design of the M-shaped bridge is unique in its own way: both cable-stayed and beam systems were used to create the anniversary project. Although the cable-stayed bridge can be considered only nominally, since with the available span sizes, such a structure is technologically not needed at all and is used only as a decorative element. However, this does not prevent the “thousand-year-old” miracle from being considered the highest bridge in Kazan. At the same time, it is provided not only for motorists, but also for pedestrians, for whom an isolated sidewalk has been created, guaranteeing the safety of walking.
8. Skybridge, Sochi
Chilling horror and complete delight can be experienced on the Skybridge pedestrian bridge located in Sochi's Skypark (extreme adventure center). A walk along this longest suspension bridge in the world (435 m) stretching over the Mzymta River will be a real test for anyone.
An unusual cableway is located above the Akhshtyr Gorge (200 m down), whose picturesque views pay off all the worries and fears. And if the height does not scare you, then you can also tickle your nerves on local attractions by jumping from a height of 69 or 207 m. For those who are not yet ready to dive headlong into the abyss, observation platforms are equipped. Despite the apparent precariousness of the structures, the bridge is absolutely safe and able to withstand enormous loads from hurricane winds to earthquakes. It is no coincidence that the preparation for its construction took three whole years. You can get to the adventure park by a free shuttle that departs from the Trout Farm stop, or by city bus number 131.
9. Presidential Bridge, Ulyanovsk
Approaching Ulyanovsk, the beautiful Volga spills up to four dozen kilometers wide. Therefore, one should not be surprised that it was in Ulyanovsk that the Presidential Bridge was built - one of the largest river bridges in Europe and the longest in Russia. Its length, together with the approaches, is almost 13 km (the length of the bridge alone is 5.8 km).
Despite some provinciality, the Presidential Bridge bears a resemblance to the Golden Gate in San Francisco. A reminder of the California jewel is the design of the first leg, which is remarkably similar to the American prototype.
10. "Bagration", Moscow
Watching the Moscow River, having heart-to-heart conversations while sitting on a bench, or just thinking about your own thoughts while inhaling the tart aroma of hot coffee - all this can be done on Bagration, the first commercial and pedestrian bridge in the capital.
There are no heavy winds here - the bridge is reliably covered with a glass shield in case of bad weather. It has two levels: panoramic windows are installed on the lower passage, and an observation deck is equipped on the upper one, which is popular with tourists, lovers, as well as selfie fans and connoisseurs of urban landscapes of the Moscow City center. There are shops, cafes and even a travel agency with a beauty salon on both levels of the bridge, so you can be the lucky owner of a trip for two or a trendy haircut.
Oddly enough, the idea of turning a bridge into a shopping center is not new. The creators just brought to life the medieval concept of bridge building, when crossings across the river served both as an entrance to the city and as a meeting place for merchants and their buyers. You can visit "Bagration", woven from glass and concrete, from 7 am to 12 am.
11. Bugrinsky bridge, Novosibirsk
By the elegance of the lines, it is somewhat reminiscent of the Picturesque in Moscow. And although the Siberian giant does not have a “flying” registry office, from a technological point of view it has no equal in the country: the bridge is surrounded by 156 guys, fixed on a record-breaking 380-meter arch, recognized as the largest not only in Russia, but also in the CIS. By the way, the grand opening ceremony in 2014 was held with the personal participation of the President of Russia.
In this collection you will get acquainted with the largest bridges in the world. But this will not be a simple comparison in terms of length, area or height. Every year more and more new bridges are being built, all higher, longer and more unusual, so here I will talk about record bridges, since each of them at one time was the longest, largest, highest, or original. All the buildings on this list will stand out in some way, which is why they are worth paying attention to. I ask you to take part in discussions, express your point of view and supplement the selection with structures that are interesting in your opinion.
1. We will start with the longest road bridge at the moment - Hangzhou in China. This is the longest bridge crossing the ocean - its length is 36 kilometers. You can take a virtual tour of Hangzhou from the link above. In the coming years, bridges will be built that will break the record of this bridge, but it will forever remain one of the longest and largest structures of this kind. 
2. The highest at the moment is the Millau (Milhaud) viaduct in France. With a height of 343 meters, Millau also holds the record for having the tallest piers in the world as well as the tallest bridge towers in the world. 
3. No less legendary bridge - the Golden Gate in San Francisco. For a long time (almost three decades) it was the largest suspension bridge in the world. He also holds the sad record for the number of suicides. Almost every month, some crazy person jumps into the water from it. 
5. The longest in Europe is the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal. Many people compare it with Hangzhou, but Vasco da Gama still looks more elegant and organic, although it is inferior in length. 
6. No less famous is the Bosphorus Bridge connecting the continents between Europe and Asia. It connects the European and Asian parts of Istanbul 
7. A unique structure - Japanese Pearl Bridge, built in the most seismically unstable zone of the planet. It is still the longest suspension bridge in the world, at 3911 meters long. 
8. One-of-a-kind, the Banpo Fountain Bridge in Seoul has entered the Guinness Book of Records as the longest fountain on the bridge. The total length of the fountain "Moon Rainbow" is 1140 meters 
9. It would not hurt to add a railway bridge to our review. The Forth Bridge in Scotland has long been the largest bridge in the world, it is also one of the first cantilever bridges in the world, as well as the first steel bridge in England. Doesn't the design look very impressive? 
10. One of the most recognizable landmarks in New York, along with the Statue of Liberty, is the Brooklyn Bridge. It is the world's first steel cable suspension bridge and one of the world's first suspension bridges. The length of the Brooklyn Bridge is 1825 meters 
13. Do you know that bridges are not only pedestrian, automobile, or railway? Meet the Magdeburg water bridge. Various vessels, barges, ferries, pleasure boats, sail along this kilometer-long technical miracle. This longest water bridge in the world connects two navigable canals - the Elbe-Havel and the Middle German Canal. 
14. Let's go to the other side of the world - to South America, namely to Brazil. Here is the only bridge in the world with a support in the shape of the letter X - Oliveira Bridge. Thanks to the special shape of the masts, a height of 138 meters, 144 powerful steel cables and chic LED lighting, Oliveira has become one of the symbols of the city of Sao Paulo 
15. One of the oldest and most famous bridges in Italy, the symbol of Florence - Ponte Vecchio. The bridge is unusual in that it is built up and inhabited by people; the famous Uffizi art gallery is also located here. 
16. At first, I wanted to include in this collection all the bridges of the famous architect Santiago Calatrava, since each of his creations can be safely called a masterpiece, but in this case the topic would have grown to a huge size. Therefore, I simply advise you to follow the link above and read in detail about each of the structures. If you choose from all his bridges, then I would highlight the White Bridge (Zubisuri) in Spain, built of glass and steel
17. Many people call St. Petersburg the city of bridges. I cannot but agree with this, there are really a huge number of beautiful and original bridges, about each of which we have a detailed article. In the general selection of the bridges of St. Petersburg you will find detailed information about all the structures
18. There is something to see in the capital of Russia, such bridges as Picturesque, or Bagration can be safely included in this list. About all the bridges of Moscow, as always, you can read in detail on our website 
19. An outstanding example of Iranian architecture and one of the most famous sights of Iran is Khaju Bridge. This is the oldest bridge in the East, as iconic as the Ponte Vecchio for Europe. In addition to its function as a bridge, it also serves as a dam and aqueduct, bringing water to the gardens of the city of Isfahan. 
20. I want to complete the selection with two bridges from the most romantic city in the world - Venice. The most famous Venetian bridge is the Rialto, the oldest bridge in the city of love, supported by 12,000 piles. This is one of the most popular architectural sights in Venice. 
The Bridge of Sighs is no less popular. The baroque arched bridge was thrown over the Palace Canal in the 17th century and became famous thanks to its history, which you can learn about by opening a detailed article. 
This photo compilation features photographs of bridges built in more than ten different countries, ranging in age from 2 to nearly 2,000 years old.
Puente Nuevo, Ronda, Spain. The bridge took 42 years to build and was completed in 1751. The construction of the bridge claimed 50 human lives.
Charles Bridge, Prague. Built in 1357 as part of Emperor Charles IV's vision of majestic Prague, the Charles Bridge connects the Old Town and the New Town, spanning the width of the Vltava River. Statues of saints, street artists and panoramic views of the city attract millions of tourists every year.
Banpo Bridge, Seoul. Seoul's Banpo Bridge is designed as a decorative rainbow fountain that shoots out jets of water through nearly 10,000 LED-lit nozzles along the entire length of the bridge.
Ranjiang Bridge, Jiangsu Province, China. The Ranyang Bridge crosses the Yangtze River in the Chinese province of Jiangsu. It connects two parts of the highway that links the huge cities of Beijing and Shanghai.
Vasco da Gama Bridge, near Lisbon. This Portuguese bridge was opened to traffic in 1998 on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the sea route from Europe to India by the traveler da Gama.
Chengyang Bridge, China. In translation, the name means "bridge of wind and rain." This bridge, which consists of five pavilions, is the most popular meeting place for the people of Chengyang.
Brooklyn Bridge, New York. The first steel suspension bridge in the world, the Brooklyn Bridge, connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. More than 120,000 cars and 3,100 bicycles cross the bridge every day.
Fehmarn Strait Bridge, Germany.
The Fehmarn Strait Bridge connects the island of Fehmarn with the German mainland, covering almost a kilometer of the Baltic Sea. It was built during the Cold War. Explosives are present in its design to undermine the bridge in the event of an invasion.
Mackinac Bridge, Michigan. Connecting the two peninsulas of Michigan, the five-kilometer Mackinac Bridge is the dividing line between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Every Labor Day celebration, the bridge is opened to pedestrians, and tens of thousands of people converge on it to take part in the procession across the Mackinac Bridge.
Konitsa Bridge, Greece. This modest Greek bridge was built by Ziogas Frontsos from the nearby village of Pirsogianni. Local legend says that when architects who had previously unsuccessfully tried to build a bridge asked him where he had studied bridge building, he proudly replied, "At Pirsogianni University!"
Rot Brug, Utrecht, The Netherlands. The aptly named "Rot Brug" (literally: "Red Bridge") bridge elegantly spans the River Vecht in the red-light district of Utrecht.
Tower Bridge, London. Named for the nearby Tower of London, Tower Bridge is a symbol of the capital of Great Britain.
Rialto Bridge in Venice. The rising part of the central arch of the Venetian Rialto Bridge allowed the passage of large ships along the city's Grand Canal during the heyday of merchant shipping. Today, the bridge is one of the most visited attractions in Venice.
Kapellbrücke, Lucerne, Switzerland. This covered wooden bridge was built in the 14th century. Its roof is decorated with over a hundred paintings depicting the city's history.
Old bridge, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Old Bridge was built in the 16th century to connect the two banks of the city of Mostar. In 1993, during the Croatian-Bosnian war, the bridge was destroyed, but was carefully restored and reopened in 2004. Now it again stands over the Neretva River.
Tsin Ma Bridge, Hong Kong. The length of the bridge is almost 1400 meters. The Tsin Ma Bridge in Hong Kong is the longest railway suspension bridge in the world. It is also an example of foresight in engineering - the bridge has two closed road and rail lines that can be used if necessary to leave the area during severe typhoons.
Ponte Vecchio, Florence. It is believed that the bridge was originally built in the 10th century, and later the Ponte Vecchio was washed away by floods and was rebuilt twice. This is the only bridge in Florence that was not destroyed during World War II.
Python Bridge, Amsterdam. Built in 2001, this bridge in Amsterdam really does look like a giant red snake. Bonus points - decorative aluminum seagulls.
Eitai Bridge, Tokyo. After the bridge's original wooden structure was destroyed in an earthquake, Tokyo built this high-strength steel replacement in 1926.
Harbor Bridge, Sydney. The best time to see the Sydney Harbor Bridge is New Year's Eve, when the bridge becomes the city's focal point for fireworks and celebrations.
Penang Bridge, Malaysia. The bridge in Penang is the longest in Malaysia. Its length is impressive - 13.5 kilometers.
Pont du Gard, France. This aqueduct was built by the Romans in the first century AD Due to its historical significance, in 1985 it was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
Golden Gate, San Francisco. The iconic bridge in San Francisco spans the Golden Gate, the strait that connects the San Francisco Sound to the Pacific Ocean. Its remarkable orange color (known in the aerospace industry as "international orange") was chosen specifically to make it visible to passing ships even in heavy fog.
This suspension bridge was built back in 1938 and became part of the Garden Ring along with another bridge. Then he got into the six bridges of Europe, whose river spans were the longest. At Krymsky it is 168 meters. The bridge got its name because there was a ford in its place during the raids of the Crimean Tatars on Moscow. On it, the nomads crossed the river. The bridge is currently open to traffic for both cars and pedestrians. From the center of the building offers an excellent view of the sights of the capital.
The bridge connects the Bresenevskaya and Prechistenskaya embankments. A large number of tourists always gather here, because it offers a view of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. In general, the bridge is made in a traditional style, reminiscent of Moscow in the 19th century. Almost immediately after its opening in 2004, "locks of love" began to appear on the fences, with which it is customary for lovers to seal their marriage. It is also known that from 2008 to 2011, ex-President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev recorded New Year's addresses to the Russians on the Patriarch's Bridge.
This pedestrian bridge is part of the famous Moscow City complex. It was opened on the 850th anniversary of the capital. Bagration is a two-level building, made in a futuristic style. The first level is a long, fully glazed gallery, and the second level is only partly glazed, as there is an open observation deck at the top. The Bagration Bridge is also considered a shopping complex, because shops, restaurants, cafes and other establishments are open on both levels. In 2004, Ernst Neizvestny's Tree of Life sculpture was installed on the first floor of the building, which ends the bridge from Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment.
The bridge that connects the Serebryany Bor park and the Krylatskoye district can be considered truly avant-garde. It crosses the river at an acute angle, not perpendicular. From above it is framed by a bright arch of coral color. At the top there is an observation deck, which can be reached by elevator or stairs. It was planned that a restaurant would be opened at this highest point of the bridge, but the idea was never implemented. They say that the reason was the inability to bring all the necessary communications to the site. Now Muscovites are waiting for the registry office to start working on the bridge.
Today it is the oldest bridge in Moscow. Its history began during the reign of Empress Catherine II. By her order, the aqueduct (and if translated into Russian, “water conduit”) began to be built in 1780. It took only 24 years to complete the construction. Because of the huge costs for the XVIII century, which went to this building, the aqueduct began to be called the Million Bridge. But thanks to him, the center of the capital began to be successfully supplied with water from the north of the city. Today, the bridge has been completely restored and is open for walking.
The main arch of the former Andreevsky Bridge served as the basis for this pedestrian bridge. The builders even kept a plaque with the history of the arch at the entrance, from Pushkinskaya Embankment. On the other hand, this bridge rests on the Frunzenskaya embankment. Externally, the building looks like a wide long corridor with a glass roof. You can go to the other side of the river both inside and outside. The bridge also has an observation deck with free binoculars.
This fully glazed footbridge was completed in 2001. At its base there is an arch from the old Krasnoluzhsky railway bridge, the history of which dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. The bridge received its current name relatively recently - 10 years ago. Outside, behind the glass, observation balconies are equipped, from which a great view of the surroundings opens. Inside, there are a large number of shops and cafes. This bridge, by the way, is associated with the achievement of a world record for kissing on bridges: in February 2002, 2226 people kissed on it at the same time.
