- Type: Landmarks
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NileGuide Expert Says:
Walk to the center of this bridge to take in stunning views of the Peter and Paul Fortress, summer fountains on the Neva, the Hermitage and the glorious facades of the St. Petersburg State University, Zoological Museum and Kunstkamera
Description:
- Dvortsovyi Most (Palace Bridge) is a drawbridge that is 250 meters long, 27.7 meters wide and stretches across the Neva near the Winter Palace. In so doing, it connects the Admiralteiskii area of the city with Vasil'evskii Ostrov. It was built between 1912 and 1916 by engineer A. I. Pshenitskii. During summer months, the central section composed of two wings, opens during the night to allow shipping traffic to pass. The lights created (called "White Nights") provide tourists with good nighttime photo opportunities.
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Contact:
- tel: +7 812 576 6094
Address:
- Dvortsovyi Most
- St Petersburg 190
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