Annunciation Bridge

Annunciation Bridge is one of the attractions of St. Petersburg and is located on the Neva River. It was built in 1842 as a permanent bridge between Vasilievsky Island and the English Embankment, designed by S.V. Kerbedz. In 1850, the bridge was officially opened for crews and pedestrians, at that time it became the longest bridge in Europe, its length was about 365 meters. It was called the Annunciation, according to the Annunciation Church of the Horse Guards Regiment, located on the square of the same name.