Moscow is not St. Petersburg or Venice, and it cannot boast of bridges at all, and there are not so many of them in the capital. Apparently, this is why it often turns out that even immediately knowledgeable people they will not immediately remember the exact name of this or that bridge.
We drove along the central embankments of Moscow within the Third Transport Ring, photographed the bridges, compared everything with old photographs and found interesting stories.
Walk along the Moscow embankments, admire the new bridges, look at the pre-revolutionary and Stalinist bridges, read funny stories —>
Many may have already noticed that for a beautiful shot, we usually insert beautiful cars into publications. This time we are traveling in an Audi A5. We will move along the river from the City and through the entire center.
The first bridge is a pedestrian bridge called “Bagration” with a monument to the commander on Kutuzovsky Prospekt.
The bridge is very popular in films and TV series about modern Moscow. It was built back in 1997 to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow.
When the bridge was being built, the City buildings were only in plans, and in the entrance hall there was a large model of what was to be built. The most striking thing was the 600-meter "Russia" tower, in comparison with which the "Federation" seemed quite short. “Russia” was never realized, although the symbolic first stone was laid.
We are moving towards the Ukraine Hotel (now Radisson) and the Novoarbatsky Bridge (until 1993 - Kalininsky), built in 1957.
Here it is worth immediately noting that in Moscow, alas, there are almost no old bridges left. And if they remained, it was due to a misunderstanding. All our bridges, with seemingly old names, are the work of Soviet-era architects and engineers.
The bridge is completely functional, but still not devoid of the legacy of the Stalinist Empire style.
It offers a beautiful sunset view of the City
It was also where tanks fired at the White House in 1993.
We drive to the Borodino Bridge, which is a strange mixture of styles and different eras.
Let's start with the fact that initially the Dorogomilovsky Bridge, which connected the area of the same name with Moscow, looked like this:
This standard and inconvenient design has constantly caused traffic jams, especially with the advent of opposite bank Bryansk station (since 1934 - Kyiv station)
We suffered and suffered with this bridge, and then in 1912 the anniversary of the Battle of Borodino arrived, and by this year the old bridge was dismantled, and a new one was erected with columns, weapons and obelisks of war heroes.
In 1952, the bridge was again considered narrow and expanded.
And by 2001, the bridge was reconstructed once again and for some reason the bronze compositions on the colonnades, covered with a noble patina, were painted black and gold in a vulgar manner.
From the nearby Mukhina Mountain (see) you can see a beautiful view of three bridges at once - Novoarbatsky, the Metro Bridge and Borodino
From here there is a beautiful view of Europe Square and the City, which is already twice across the river relative to us.
And from here there is a beautiful view of pedestrian bridge Bohdan Khmelnytsky.
The bridge itself was originally built in 1907 for the district railway(see), and in 2001 it was moved 2.5 km upstream and covered with glass.
Old farms preserved inside
Interestingly, before the revolution, the bridge was dedicated to Emperor Nicholas II, and then it became Luzhnetsky, then Krasnoluzhsky.
Instead of the relocated old bridge, there is a new Krasnoluzhsky Bridge
The trusses of this bridge are 5 meters higher. During the Luzhkov era, the idea was born to use the railway ring for passenger traffic. At the same time they decided to electrify it, for which they also built new bridge with higher spans, but the idea remained an idea.
At the same time, both before 2001 and still today, a memorial plaque proudly displays on the newly built bridge:
Now this bridge stands close to the nameless bridge of the Third Ring Road, and many cars rushing from above do not even notice that they quickly flew over the river
It is impossible to pass by the metro bridge in Luzhniki. We were unable to find modern photographs of this bridge, and even its old one summer photo we like it much better.
The bridge with the metro station was built back in 1959 with great technical violations and in a hurry. Already in 1963 it was recognized as pre-accident. In 1983, the metro station was even closed to passengers, and the repair of the bridge was delayed. TO active work started only in 1998, opening the bridge to cars in 2000, and the metro station only in 2002. Initially, general project An additional escalator gallery was made with the bridge to the very edge of the Vorobyovy Gory.
photo 2009
But this gallery was never restored (see)
We are going to the next railway bridge - Andreevsky.
This bridge was built at the same time as Luzhnetsky, moved a little earlier and again a new one was erected 5 m higher.
This bridge also runs parallel to the unnamed Third Ring Bridge
We go to the original bridge:
Interestingly, the Andreevsky Bridge was moved almost a year earlier than the Luzhnetsky Bridge, in 1999. Therefore, on one side, the glazing here was made simpler, but the bridge itself was moved completely, including with pre-revolutionary pillars along the edges.
And they hung a new board, unlike Luzhnetsky, where on the remodel there is a Soviet-era board about a pre-revolutionary bridge.
And here too there is an interesting confusion with names. Initially, the bridge was dedicated to Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, Moscow mayor and uncle of Nicholas II. Then the bridge began to be called Andreevsky and continues to be called that way even after it was moved, although officially the bridge is called Pushkinsky. So it turns out that there are two St. Andrew's Bridges in Moscow.
We go to the Crimean Bridge
Everyone famous bridge did not change its name. What was it called after the ford that used to be here, through which the Crimean Tatars liked to attack Moscow?
The design of the bridge right up to 1936 was the same as the old Dorogomilovsky. Here on the Garden Ring, traffic jams accumulated already at the beginning of the 20th century. It was especially difficult for trams, for which only one track was provided, to pass each other.
Rowing competition on the Moscow River.
The current bridge is a suspension bridge, without a single support and covered in rivets.
During the construction of the new bridge, opened in 1938, the old Crimean Bridge back in 1936, it was moved 50 m downstream and continued to be used, having built a wide Novokrymsky passage especially for it, which still exists today. For two years, all traffic on the Garden Ring went through it.
The pedestrian bridge was opened in 2004
From here one of the best views cities
Dmitry Medvedev, as President, canceled the clock change and put new tradition record presidential New Year's addresses on this bridge. Putin, having become President, again began recording addresses inside the Kremlin, next to the Administration building.
We go to the shortest street in the center - Lenivka (the shortest street in all of Moscow, Venetsianova Street, is located in the village of Sokol,)
Now this small street only connects Volkhonka with Prechistenskaya embankment, but even before the 1930s, the entire flow to the other side of the river went along it.
Old Big A stone bridge went out onto this very street.
Ice drifts occurred in pre-revolutionary Moscow every spring (they stopped only after the construction of hydroelectric complexes and water reservoirs in Stalin's time), so everyone is bull large bridges had powerful ice cutters:
The photo shows the Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge (already, however, with metal spans from 1858) and Lenivka.
Separately, pay attention to the whitewashed Kremlin towers and the hole in the sewer of the Neglinnaya River flowing into Moscow on the left.
Back in 1936, when the “house on the embankment” was already being built, the bridge stood on same place, completely adjacent to the new building
Now it is very far from it and does not go to narrow Lenivka, but stretches towards Borovitskaya Square
And again, the new Stalinist bridge of 1938 is closer to the Kremlin. The old bridge abutted Moskvoretskaya Street, and Vasilyevsky Spusk was completely built up residential buildings(no matter how you remember here “And from our window you can see Red Square...”)
The other end of the Moskvoretsky Bridge did not end where it ends now modern bridge, and to Balchug Street, now again short and stupid.
This is what the bridge and hotel looked like before the revolution:
Before the revolution, the main street of Zamoskvorechye was Pyatnitskaya, but now the entire flow from the Kremlin goes through the bridge to Bolshaya Ordynka, and Balchug Street has remained only a short extension of Pyatnitskaya.
However, thanks to this fact, on the contrary, it was possible to preserve the only pre-revolutionary bridge - Chugunny, connecting Balchug and Pyatnitskaya.
Strictly speaking, this is not a completely old bridge; the bridge was replaced in 1966, but the supports and fence were left the same as those from 1889.
An elegant fence from the factory of a certain Mr. Dill.
Before 1889, the Cast Iron Bridge looked like this:
Photo from the early 1930s, even before the reconstruction of the Chugunny Bridge and the embankments of the Vodootvodny Canal
... to the rather boring, purely functional Bolshoi Ustinsky Bridge, also built in 1938
View from Shviva Hill, late 19th century
And finally, we reach the last central bridge - Bolshoy Krasnokholmsky already on the Garden Ring
This is what this typical bridge looked like before the revolution
It's funny that all the bridges were just Krasnokholmsky, Moskvoretsky, but after perestroika all the new bridges became Big.
And here it is impossible not to tell two funny stories about the bridges of the Vodootvodny Canal.
People love to romanticize the beautifully curved Sadovnichesky Bridge for pedestrians. Some particularly impressionable people call it a kiss bridge.
In fact, the story is more than prosaic. That's what I remembered Chief Engineer project N.D. Bragina:
“We were given a design assignment to transfer two heating main pipes across the Obvodny Canal large diameter. It was possible to accomplish this task with different engineering solutions, but they chose the most decorative solution of all possible, so that no one would guess about the technical purpose of the structure. This was a solution made in the form of a pedestrian bridge. . And why not do so if such a great opportunity is presented! There is a flow of pedestrians and an extra bridge obviously wouldn’t hurt. A man is walking, and there is a bridge... Why not use it? Move from shore to shore. Stand on the bridge. Look around at the water. Admire it. To reflect..."
Yes, inside the bridge there are pipes running to the power plant. Raushskaya embankment, and the bridge is just a pleasant decoration.
Another story is connected with the Luzhkov Bridge, which Mayor Luzhkov opened in 1994.
By official version The name of the bridge was chosen precisely because Bolotnaya Square was once Tsaritsyn Meadow. And if it’s a meadow, then let there be a Luzhkov Bridge. Pure coincidence!
The tradition came here from Europe for lovers or newlyweds to hang locks on the fence as a sign of the strength of the union. The city authorities tried unsuccessfully to ban it and cut off the locks, but the struggle was unequal. In the end, a wise decision was made - a steel “tree of love” was installed in the center of the bridge with a proposal to hang locks on it. The tradition has taken root so much that from time to time the city authorities have to plant clean trees on the bridge and move the old ones to the embankment, where a small alley of castle trees has already grown
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Bridges are unusually attractive creations. Each bridge has its own character and history. Some, of course, are not so large-scale and mean something only to surrounding residents. But there are bridges that have gone down in history. We can talk endlessly about bridges, so we can show only some of the endless variety of these almost living creatures.
We begin our journey in France. The need to build a bridge in Paris became clear in the middle of the 16th century. The structures that existed at that time had already become decrepit under the influence of active traffic and required replacement. At the same time, it was customary to set up craft workshops and trading shops on bridges; there were money changers, jewelers, and furniture forging took place ( best samples which can still be found today). People first started talking about the New Bridge in 1556, began construction in 1578, and completed it in 1607. The main difference was that it was the first bridge with sidewalks and there were no shops or houses on it. By the way, it was precisely this idea of the builder kings that caused the greatest resistance among traders.
2. Le Viaduc de Millau
The Tarn River cuts France from east to west. As the population grew, the flow in the south-north direction increased every year, especially in the summer along the route leading to Spain and Southern France. The only crossing over the Tarnot was a bridge in the suburb of Millau. Huge traffic jams, exhaust pipe emissions - no one enjoyed it. And after 10 years of research, a site was chosen for construction and a cable-stayed bridge across the Tarn was armed. This object broke several records at once. First of all, it has the highest road surface (270 m), the viaduct has the highest supports (244.91 m) and supports with pylons (343 m). In addition, this bridge is simply beautiful; its fencing is made of translucent materials, which allows travelers to enjoy picturesque views of the Tarn Valley.
Prague's Charles Bridge connected the Lesser Town and the Old Town at the beginning of the 15th century. Construction began in 1357 by order of the Emperor Charles IV. There are 30 sculptures on this unique bridge. There is an interesting belief that it was from the Charles Bridge that St. John of Nepomut was thrown. In that very place there is now a cross and a pair of copper nails. According to legend, if you touch the cross, any wish you make will come true.
This bridge is difficult to confuse with any other. Tower Bridge was built in just eight years (1886-1894). The carriageway of the bridge can be opened to allow passage of ships. But it’s built on top suspension bridge at a height of 40 m for pedestrians. True, these galleries were quickly inhabited by pickpockets and prostitutes, and after 25 years the authorities closed access to this part of the bridge. Now (since 1982) the galleries are again available to the public as a museum and observation deck. Another interesting point connected to support towers. In fact, these are metal structures. But on the outside, to protect them from corrosion, they were lined with stone, as a result the bridge took on such a solid Gothic appearance.
5. Szechenyi lanchid
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge was the first permanent bridge to connect Pest and Buda. At the time of completion of construction in 1849, it was considered one of the wonders of the world - the bridge had the longest span of 202 m. During the war, the bridge was completely destroyed, and in 1949 it was rebuilt again. There are many legends and anecdotes associated with the bridge. The stone lions at the entrance to the bridge are especially loved by the residents of Budapest. They said that they did not have tongues, although they were simply not visible from below due to the high position of the animals. They also say that lions should roar the moment a man who has never cheated on his wife passes by. What is significant is that the lions are still silent...
6. Ponte di Rialto
Let's continue our journey across bridges in Italy. Here they know how to handle their history and know what to do even with outdated buildings, as in the article. Our first stop in Venice is at the very first bridge over the Grand Canal. This bridge was first built of wood in 1255, but during an uprising it was burned in 1310. The bridge was restored, but in 1444 it could not withstand the weight of the crowd and collapsed, then there was a drawbridge version, which also did not survive. And since 1591, the bridge acquired its current appearance in the hands of the architect Antonio de Ponte. On the Rialto Bridge there are 24 shops with the most expensive Venetian souvenirs.
7. Ponte dei Sospiri
No less famous bridge Sighs in Venice is a covered structure with a roof and walls. IN early XVII century, it connected the prison and the Doge's Palace with an interrogation room and a courtroom. The name was formed from the suffering of prisoners who could see hometown V last time from the windows of the bridge on the way to prison. Now it is believed that if lovers swim under a bridge at sunset and kiss, their passion will be eternal.
8. Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio in Florence has ancient predecessors. The first bridge was built on this site back in the days Ancient Rome, then there were 2 more bridges until this structure was built in 1345. Before today the bridge retains its original outline. By the way, once on the bridge there were shops and houses of butchers, who XVI century jewelers changed. Another interesting detail is the corridor above the buildings, which allowed the Grand Dukes to freely pass between their residences: Palazzo Pitti and Palazzo Vecchio.
In just 9 years, Suleiman the Magnificent built this bridge in Mostar across the Neretva. 420 years had passed since the Ottoman occupation and the bridge was still standing. It was destroyed only in 1993, during the Yugoslav conflict. In 2004, the bridge was restored and became a symbol of reconciliation.
10. Chapel Bridge
In Lucerne, Switzerland business card is the Chapel Bridge. Back in 1365, this wooden bridge was erected, which played a significant role in the city’s defensive system. The Kapellbrücke was designed in the form of a covered gallery, under the roof of which there were 111 triangular paintings. After the fire of 1993, most of them perished, but were later restored based on available inventories and photographs.
11. Anghel Saligny Bridge
Cernavoda Fetesti was built in Romania in 1895. At the time of construction, it held the length record - 4037 m. The bridge rises 30 m above the waters of the Danube and allows any ships to pass under it. In 1987, a new bridge was built nearby, and the old one was completely given over to tourists.
The Erasmus Bridge was built in 1996 in Rotterdam. The design is modern and very unusual. Cable-stayed bridge has a length of 808 m, at one end there is a swing span (the heaviest and largest in Western Europe). For its characteristic silhouette, the bridge received the name Swan.
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When we think of buildings that have survived to this day, we tend to think of the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the pyramids. But what about the structures that are still used - for their intended purpose - to this day?
While most ancient structures have been given a second life as tourist attractions, a simple, unassuming bridge can retain its original purpose for centuries.
There are many bridges that were built hundreds of years ago and are still used in Everyday life these days, thanks to the fact that they were built to last.
While old bridges are most often destroyed due to natural Disasters Whether blown up during wars or burned down in tragic disasters, the bridges on this list have survived centuries relatively unchanged.
10. Fabricius Bridge (Pons Fabricius), Rome, Italy
The Romans built many things that have stood the test of time. Thanks to their tough and effective methodology construction several important structures, erected in the Roman era, still stand today. If you want to carefully examine and study their fruits self made, then head to Rome and visit the Fabricius Bridge.
The bridge was built by Lucius Fabricius in 62 BC, probably to replace a burnt wooden bridge. You can tell that Lucius ordered it to be built, since he wrote it on the bridge in four different places.
In 21 BC. two consuls, Marcus Lollius and Quintus Aemilius Lepidus, made adjustments to the bridge so that it would be better preserved after the flood that occurred in 23 BC. True, what specific improvements were made is not indicated anywhere.
It may have been the addition of a small arch on the bridge that relieved pressure during floods. This is probably the only thing that helped the bridge survive for centuries.
9. Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
Built in 1345, the Ponte Vecchio is located in Florence, Italy. It was erected to replace a wooden bridge that failed during the flood, so it is still preserved in its original splendor.
An interesting feature of the Ponte Vecchio (which means "old bridge" in Italian) is the vaulted gallery with shops. Today they sell here Jewelry and various souvenirs, and initially there were butcher shops in the arcade. In fact, because of the fishmongers and butchers who traded here in the 15th century, there is still an unpleasant smell on the bridge.
Considering that at that time Florence was becoming the capital of the Renaissance, Grand Duke Ferdinand I banned the sale of meat and fish on the bridge, ordering that only gold and silversmiths' shops should be located on it, which created an attractive image for the city, helping to increase the flow of wealthy foreign tourists.
The bridge would hardly have survived to this day if not for the act of respect shown during World War II. When German soldiers leaving the city, they blew up all the bridges during their retreat. The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge that they did not touch, preferring to destroy access to it rather than the bridge itself.
8. Rialto Bridge (Ponte Di Rialto), Venice, Italy
The Italian Bridge was built in 1591 on the site of a collapsed wooden bridge. It was designed by the architect Antonio de Ponte, who competed in the competition for best project bridge along with such outstanding architects as Michelangelo, Palladio, Vignola.
Unfortunately, after the bridge was built, it did not meet with an enthusiastic response among local residents. He received both praise and contemptuous ridicule from critics, who sharply condemned his design as “unstable and ungraceful.” The same attention was drawn to Eiffel Tower after it was built.
Despite criticism, the bridge has remained largely untouched since its inception. Given that it had to have a 7-meter arch to allow galleys to sail underneath, and also be strong enough to accommodate a row of benches in the center, it had to be structurally sound and durable. The Rialto Bridge is so strong that cannons were fired from it during the riots of 1797.
7. Khaju Bridge, Isfahan, Iran
Construction of this bridge, erected on the foundations of an old bridge in 1667, began by order of Shah Abbas II. As a bridge it serves its primary purpose of allowing people to cross the Zayandeh River, but it has other uses as well. The Khaju Bridge also functions as a dam (and has locks), and its most interesting use has a social aspect.
Even though we are not used to bridges being used as places for public gatherings, this did not stop Shah Abbas II from trying to build one of these. Impressive designs and patterns of ceramic tiles can still be seen along the bridge. A pavilion was built in the middle so that Shah Abbas II and his courtiers could enjoy the picturesque landscape.
Today the pavilion houses a cafe and art Gallery. A stone seat was installed in the pavilion, on which Shah Abbas II enjoyed the view of the river. The place is still there, but as a remnant of its former glory.
6. Shaharah Bridge, Amran, Yemen
The Shekhar Bridge (or "Bridge of Sighs" as many call it), built in the 17th century, is located at an altitude of 200 meters and connects two mountains - Jabal al Emir and Jabal al Faish Faish).
It was difficult for local residents, whose houses were located on the slopes of both mountains, to visit each other, since to do this they first had to descend from one mountain and climb the other. The bridge was built to connect two villages on both sides of a deep gorge, thereby saving time and effort for local residents.
It was not just a dangerous area for Vehicle. Considering that this was the only entrance to the city of Shekhara, the bridge had to be fortified to repel the attacks of the Turkish invaders. They say that local residents They know a way to destroy the bridge at any moment, isolating the inhabitants from danger.
Today, Shekhar Bridge is a major tourist attraction and still serves the locals as a functioning bridge.
5. Cendere Bridge, Eskikale, Türkiye
Also known as Severan, the bridge was built in the 2nd century by four cities of the Kingdom of Commagene. The bridge was built in honor of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, his wife Julia and their two sons, Caracalla and Geta. Being one of the most ancient, it is also the second most long bridge, built by the Romans.
Two columns rise on each side of the bridge, representing members imperial family: Severus and Julia on one side and Caracalla and Geta on the other. If you happen to visit the Jendere Bridge, you will see that the column representing Geta is missing.
All because Caracalla killed Geta because of constant rivalry, as they say, right in the arms of his mother. Moreover, Caracalla went so far as to order the murder of all of Geta's friends and allies, and as a final blow to Geta's legacy, he ordered the destruction of any mention of his brother so that his name would be erased from history - including the column symbolizing Geta.
4. Anji Bridge, Shijiazhuan, China
Anji Bridge, built in 605, is the oldest bridge in China. The bridge, whose name is translated from Chinese language means "Bridge" safe passage", one might say, was built to last.
It was designed to be one of the best in the world. At that time it was considered technically progressive, as it had the largest arch. Considering that it is still quite strong, it is clear that the Anji Bridge, while a very ambitious structure, was not built at the expense of its appearance.
By the way, the bridge has passed much more than just the test of time. It managed to survive 10 floods, 8 wars and countless earthquakes, and repair work it required only 9 times over its entire documented service life.
3. Bridge of the Holy Angel (Ponte Sant’Angelo), Rome, Italy
Built by order of Emperor Hadrian in 136, the Ponte Sant'Angelo is one of the most famous in Rome and one of the most beautiful.
To some extent, the emperor built the bridge for the sake of his own vanity, since its main purpose was to connect the entire city with the Mausoleum of Hadrian, the Castle of the Holy Angel (Castel Sant'Angelo).
One of the most beautiful improvements to the bridge occurred many centuries after the death of the emperor. In 1668, the Italian architect and sculptor Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini decorated the entire length of the bridge with ten statues of angels, two of which he created himself. Each of the angels holds in their hands a symbol of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Even now, after several centuries, the bridge and the angels still stand, being a famous and beautiful landmark.
2. Tarr Steps, Exmoor, England
The Tarr Steps (known as the "bridge") is a slab crossing on a stone support. Given the design of the bridge, it is difficult to say when it was built: it is assumed that in the period from 3000 BC. until the Middle Ages. The first documentary description of the bridge was made in Tudor times, that is, at least at the end of the 15th century.
There is a legend about Tarr Steps that it was built by the devil himself, who swore to kill anyone who dared to cross it. Then local residents, wanting to test the theory, sent a cat along it. The cat disappeared. They then sent a vicar across the bridge to meet the devil in the middle of the bridge. After they agreed, the devil said that anyone could use the bridge, but if he wanted to use this place for taking sunbathing, then the ban on using the bridge will be renewed. So if you want to walk along the Tarr Steps walkways, first make sure there isn't a sunbathering devil in your way.
Unfortunately, Tarr Steps is a small exception among bridges that have stood untouched for centuries. Considering that a pile of stones does not make the best foundation, some of them were demolished by floods over time. For this reason, all the stones were numbered so that in such an event they could be placed back where they were, so that the bridge retains its authenticity. Even though some of the stones have been put back in place several times, it is technically still the same bridge.
1. Arkadiko Bridge, Argolina, Greece
This bridge is the oldest surviving arch bridge that is still in use for its intended purpose. It is believed that it was built during the Greek period Bronze Age, in 1300-1200 BC.
During the Mycenaean civilization, the bridge was part of a military road that ran between the cities of Tiryns and Epidauros. The width of the bridge is almost 2.5 meters, which is much wider than conventional pedestrian bridges. According to historians, the bridge was designed in such a way that chariots could pass across it.
What makes it even more impressive is that it was constructed entirely from limestone stones without the use of any binder. This means that the Arkadik Bridge, solely thanks to the skill of its builders, stood for three millennia, starting from the time of the Mycenaean civilization, and has survived to this day.
Photo con. 1900s It's him.
Photo beginning 1850s All Saints (Kamenny; Bolshoy Kamenny) Bridge (built in the 1680s)
Photo 1852 by R. Fenton. He's the same
Photo con. 1860s Stone (All Saints; Bolshoy Kamenny) bridge. The second stone bridge on this site (built in the late 1850s).
Photo from the 1900s. Maly Kamenny Bridge over the Kanavka (Drainage Canal).
Photo beginning 1910s He's the same
Photo con. 1890s - early 1900s Moskvoretsky Bridge
Photo con. 1890s It's him.
Photo con. 1889 - beginning 1890s Bolshoi Ustinsky Bridge (built in 1881 according to the design of engineer V.N. Speyer).
Photo from the 1900s. He's the same
Photo con. 1860 - 1870s On the right in the photo is the Cast Iron Bridge over the Kanavka (built in the 1830s).
Photo beginning 1880s He's the same
Photo from 1908. Komissariatsky Bridge on Kanavka. It was located downstream than the current one, which is a continuation of the Ustinsky Bridge. The photo was taken after the Easter flood of 1908.
Photo beginning 1890s Babiegorodskaya Dam
Photo 1934 Crimean Bridge
Photo beginning 1930s He's the same
Photo 1907 Krasnokholmsky Bridge
Photo from 1908. Krasnokholmskaya Dam
Photo from 1934. Bolshoi Krasnokholmsky Bridge.
Photo from the 1900s. Novospassky Bridge
Photo con. 1900s All Saints pontoon bridge near the Simonov Monastery. I wrote a lot about this bridge at one time (see the tag “mysterious All Saints Bridge”).
Photos from 1910 - 1920s. He's the same
Photo from 1907. Alekseevsky (Kozhukhovsky, now Danilovsky) bridge.
Photo from 1907. The same one.
Photo 1908 Dorogomilovsky (Borodinsky) Bridge
Photo from 1911. Demolition of the old Borodino Bridge
Photo con. 1900 - 1910s Krasnoluzhsky (Nikolaevsky; Nicholas II) bridge. Railway bridge over the Moscow River. Built in 1905-1907, according to the design of engineer L. D. Proskuryakov and architect A. N. Pomerantsev. In 2000 it was moved 2 km. Nowadays it is the Bohdan Khmelnitsky pedestrian bridge.
Photo con. 1900 - 1910s He's the same
Photo from the 1910s. He's the same
Photo from 1905. Temporary railway wooden bridge of the engineer system. Lembke - the forerunner of the St. Andrew's (Sergievsky) Bridge
Photo 1904-1905 He's the same
Photo from 1908. Andreevsky (Sergievsky) Bridge. Railway bridge over the Moscow River. Built in 1905-1907, according to the design of engineer L. D. Proskuryakov and architect A. N. Pomerantsev. Now, moved downstream and reconstructed, there is the pedestrian Pushkinsky Bridge.
Bridges over the Yauza
Photo from the 1930s. Old Yauzsky (Astakhovsky) Bridge (built in 1876 on the supports of the 1805 bridge).
Photo 1938 by B. Ignatovich. He's in the middle ground. It will be dismantled in 1940, and in its place a new bridge will be built, which is still in operation today.
Photo from 1929. Bridge over the Yauza at Serebryanichesky Lane
Photo from 1902. Vysoko-Yauzsky (High) bridge.
Photo of 1887 from the albums of N. A. Naidenov. He's the same
Photo 1935 Kostomarovsky Bridge
Photo from the 1870s. Colorized photo. Andronikov Viaduct - railway bridge
Photo 1888. Aka
Photo from the 1890s. He's the same
Photo from the 1900s. Palace (Lefortovo) Bridge. The oldest of all operating Moscow bridges (and is located over the river). Built in the 1770-1790s. Although, of course, it was later reconstructed, but without demolition.
Photo 1919. Aka
Photo 1907 Hospital Bridge
Photo from the 1930s. Hospital Bridge
Photo from the 1930s. Sailor's Bridge
Photo from the 1930s. Rubtsovsky (Pokrovsky; now Elektrozavodsky) bridge
Photo from 1896. Bridge of the Moscow-Kazan Railway (now here is the Elektrozavodsky railway bridge)
Bridge construction, like nothing else, characterizes the level of development of society, the degree of technical and scientific progress, if you like, more broadly - the level of civilization.
And we have something to be proud of...
Moscow.
The oldest surviving Moscow bridge is the Lefortovo Palace Bridge. Architect - Semyon Yakovlev. Built, according to various sources, in 1777 or 1781-1799.
Lefortovo Bridge. Moscow. Photo late XIX V.
Lefortovo Bridge. Moscow.
In Moscow there is also the Rostokinsky aqueduct across the Yauza River (the so-called “Million Bridge”), which was built in 1780-1805 for water supply. Now it is pedestrian.
Rostokinsky aqueduct. Moscow. Photos from the late 19th - early 20th centuries
IN separate category, apparently, the park bridges should be removedXVIII century in Neskuchny Garden. One of them is three-arched.
Boring Garden. Moscow.
Bridge in Tsaritsyn, Figurny, 1776-1778. The architect is also V.I. Bazhenov.
As part of the complex of buildings of Catherine’s summer residenceII included Big Bridge(1778-1774) through the ravine. It is the largest surviving bridges XVIII century. Architect V.I. Bazhenov.
Tambov.
Derzhavinsky Bridge over the Studenets River, built in 1786-1788. It had three arches (two of them were blocked, one was filled up).
Vologda.
Stone bridge over the Zolotukha River; built in 1789-1791 according to the design of the architect P.T. Bortnikova. Due to its considerable width it is called a “street-bridge”.
Ryazan.
The stone Glebovsky Bridge, built on the site of a wooden one (leads to the Ryazan Kremlin). According to some information, it was built inXVIII century; according to others - at the beginningXIXth.
Kaluga.
The stone bridge over the Berezuevsky ravine is the largest stone viaduct in Russia. It was built in 1785 according to the design of the architect P.R. Nikitina.
For comparison...
Venice. Rialto Bridge, 1588-1591
The famous "Golden Bridge" in Florence, Ponte Vecchio. Built in 1345.
Prague, Charles Bridge, built 1357
