Kolomensky Bridge

Kolomenskiy Bridge over the Griboedov Canal in St Petersburg, Russia

Kolomenskiy Bridge over the Griboedov Canal

Completed in 1969, Kolomensky Bridge crosses the Griboedov Canal in the sleepy Kolomna District, hence the name. A 37-meter pedestrian bridge, Kolomesnky Bridge is most remarkable for its engineering, which permits the weight of the span to be supported by aluminium tubes only 270mm in diameter. The bridge is a slender metal structure, and is plainly decorated, with bright green railings and granite-faced abutments and steps. The abutments support tall, thin metal lampposts topped with glass orbs.

Accommodation near the Kolomensky Bridge

HOTELS: Editors' picks

Alexander House Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia

Alexander House Hotel

Highly praised small hotel a short walk from the Mariinsky Theatre

Red Stars Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia

Red Stars Hotel

Well-equipped and stylishly fitted modern hotel in pretty, peaceful location

Marriott Courtyard Center West / Pushkin Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia

Courtyard by Marriott Pushkin Hotel

Attractive four-star chain hotel in historic area near Mariinsky Theatre

Dining near the Kolomensky Bridge

RESTAURANTS: Editors' picks

Le'Chaim restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Le'Chaim

Kosher restaurant with a great-value menu at the Grand Choral Synagogue

Peking restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Peking

Old-school Chinese restaurant among the best in central St. Petersburg

Diana restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Diana

Friendly small restaurant offering traditional Russian food and live music