Voznesensky Bridge

Voznesenskiy Bridge over the Griboedov Canal in St Petersburg, Russia

Voznesenskiy Bridge over the Griboedov Canal

Crossing the Griboedov Canal along the route of Voznesensky Avenue, the Voznesensky Bridge is a simple, single-span steel structure resting on granite-clad packed-rubble abutments. The bridge dates from 1958, replacing a wooden bridge dating back to the 1780s. It was designed to blend with the historic surroundings, using details from older bridges - hence the railings are copied from those on Italiansky Bridge, and the ornate street lamps are copied from old photographs of the original Sadovy Bridge.

Accommodation near the Voznesensky Bridge

HOTELS: Editors' picks

Ambassador Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia

Ambassador Hotel

Deluxe hotel with superior facilities and convenient downtown location

Columb Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia

Columb Hotel

High-quality low-cost mini-hotel not far from the Voznesensky Bridge

Gogol Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia

Gogol Hotel

Canal-side small hotel offering cozy and reasonably priced accommodation

Dining near the Voznesensky Bridge

RESTAURANTS: Editors' picks

Denisov and Nikolayev restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Denisov and Nikolayev

Popular confectioners and café, now with full-service restaurant attached

1913 restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

1913

Russian restaurant with historic theme a short walk from Voznesensky Bridge

Diana restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Diana

Welcoming, old-fashioned restaurant next to the Voznesensky Bridge