Second Sadovy Bridge

White Nights view of Second Sadovy Bridge over the Moyka River in St Petersburg, Russia

White Nights view of Second Sadovy Bridge

Just a few meters downstream from the First Sadovy Bridge, and with identical lampposts Second Sadovy Bridge crosses the Moika River between the Field of Mars and the Mikhailovsky Gardens. The first bridge was built here in 1876 to carry the lines for St. Petersburg's horse-drawn trams. The current bridge, of reinforced concrete on granite-faced abutments, was built in 1966-67. Several details were borrowed from older bridges, including the ornate cast-iron railings, and the bridge blends beautifully with the historic surroundings.

Accommodation near the Second Sadovy Bridge

HOTELS and APARTMENTS: Editors' picks

Nevsky Hotel Moyka 5 in St. Petersburg, Russia

Nevsky Hotel Moyka 5

Small hotel offering good-value standard accommodation near all major sights

3MostA Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia

3MostA Hotel

Superbly located small hotel offering superior accommodation and service

Bergus Apartment on Moyka in St. Petersburg, Russia

Bergus Apartment on Moyka

Modern two-bed apartment with a great location near Second Sadovy Bridge

Dining near the Second Sadovy Bridge

RESTAURANTS: Editors' picks

Park Giuseppe restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Park Giuseppe

Italian restaurant with great atmosphere and beautiful parkland setting

Da Albertone restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Da Albertone

Good-quality, low-cost Italian cuisine and excellent, friendly service

Cafe Singer restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Cafe Singer

Cafe in the Dom Knigi bookstore with elegant interiors and great views