Saint Petersburg

Ruin bridge

Russia, St. Petersburg, Peterhof, Alexandria Park

Description:

The ruined bridge got its name because the ruins of the former Menshikov Palace Moncurage were preserved near this place until 1941.

The length of the bridge is 45 meters, the width is 13 meters.

It was designed by the architect A. A. Menelas, and approved in 1827 - immediately begins construction. The work lasted 5 months, the supports and arches were made of brick and rough granite boulder. His whole appearance was gloomy and heavy due to embrasures with bars and doors chained with iron.

During the war, the bridge was blown up by fascist troops, but part of it survived to this day.

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