Semyonovsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg

Name: Semyonovsky Bridge
Address: Гороховая ул., Saint Petersburg, Russia

#231 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Semyonovsky Bridge or Semenovsky Bridge is a bridge across the Fontanka River in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It carries the Gorokhovaya Street. It was opened in 1733 as a wooden bridge and became one of the first bridges across Fontanka. The bridge was rebuilt in stone in 1788, presumably, by Jean-Rodolphe Perronet). In 1857 the dilapidated pillars were rebuilt by engineer Fyodor Enrold. Almost a century later, in 1949, the pillars and main beams were reinstalled in metal. ()

Local name: Семёновский мост Opened: 1733 (291 years ago)Length: 179 ftWidth: 64 ftCoordinates: 59°55'31"N, 30°19'38"E

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Гороховая ул.Центральный район (№78)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Semyonovsky Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Our-Lady-of-Kazan Cathedral, Blue Oyster, Sadovaya Street, Griboyedov Canal.

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Canal
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Semyonovsky Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater, Saint Petersburg (6 min walk), Russian Museum of Military Medicine, Saint Petersburg (7 min walk), Vorontsov Palace, Saint Petersburg (9 min walk), Sennaya Square, Saint Petersburg (9 min walk).

How to get to Semyonovsky Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Semyonovsky Bridge:

Trolleybus

набережная реки Фонтанки • Lines: 17 (2 min walk)
Загородный проспект • Lines: 17 (6 min walk)

Metro

Сенная площадь • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Звенигородская • Lines: 5 (8 min walk)

Tram

станция метро Сенная площадь • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)
станция метро Звенигородская • Lines: 16 (8 min walk)

Bus

станция метро Сенная площадь • Lines: 181, 49 (8 min walk)
Апраксин переулок, театр Приют комедианта • Lines: 181, 49 (8 min walk)

Train

St Petersburg Vitebskii (12 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (32 min walk)