Sampsonievsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg

Name: Sampsonievsky Bridge
Address: Финляндский просп., Saint Petersburg, 197046, Russia

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Sampsonievsky Bridge, was also known as Freedom Bridge during the 20th century, is a structure located over the Bolshaya Nevka river, St Petersburg, Russia. It links Kuybysheva Street and Finlandsky Avenue. It was named after St. Sampson’s Cathedral. It is 215 metres long and 27 metres wide. ()

Local name: Сампсониевский мост Coordinates: 59°57'28"N, 30°20'14"E

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Финляндский просп.Петроградский район (Посадский)Saint Petersburg 197046 Russia

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sampsonievsky Bridge open?

Sampsonievsky Bridge is open:

Monday 4:30 am - 1:30 am
Tuesday 4:30 am - 1:30 am
Wednesday 4:30 am - 1:30 am
Thursday 4:30 am - 1:30 am
Friday 4:30 am - 1:30 am
Saturday 4:30 am - 1:30 am
Sunday 4:30 am - 1:30 am

Which popular attractions are close to Sampsonievsky Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Aurora, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg (10 min walk), Cabin of Peter the Great, Saint Petersburg (11 min walk), Saint Petersburg Mosque, Saint Petersburg (13 min walk).

How to get to Sampsonievsky Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sampsonievsky Bridge:

Tram

улица Чапаева • Lines: 3, 40, 6, Т1 (4 min walk)
гостиница Санкт-Петербург • Lines: 3, 6 (4 min walk)

Bus

гостиница Санкт-Петербург • Lines: 49 (4 min walk)
улица Чапаева • Lines: 49 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

улица Комсомола • Lines: 3, 8 (13 min walk)
станция метро Площадь Ленина • Lines: 38, 43 (17 min walk)

Metro

Площадь Ленина • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)
Горьковская • Lines: 2 (17 min walk)

Train

St Petersburg–Finlyandsky (19 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (35 min walk)