Drawbridges are what attracts both tourists who come to St. Petersburg for the first time and local residents. Today, there are 10 bridges in the city, which are raised daily, or rather, every night.
Bolsheokhtinsky bridge
Bolsheokhtinsky bridge connects the historical part of the city with the Malaya Okhta district. It seems completely airy due to the through side spans, which are riveted arched trusses. Rumor has it that one of the rivets is gold, but covered with a metal film on the top. Therefore, until now, no one has discovered it. In 2000, the bridge was renovated and received a beautiful illumination, which has become even more attractive to tourists. The bridge is raised from 2 am to 5 am every day.
Liteiny bridge
This bridge is known for connecting the city center with the Vyborg side. Many mystical stories are associated with the construction of this bridge. During its construction, more than 40 people died, and all of them disappeared without a trace. Hence the rumors that there is a "bloody" boulder at the bottom of the river under the bridge. The prisoners captured during the wars were killed, and their blood was sprinkled on the stone. Despite all the mysticism, many people come to see the Liteiny Bridge. And his divorce can be seen from 1.50 to 4.45.
Volodarsky bridge
The bridge is one of the most irreplaceable. With the help of the Volodarsky bridge, you can quickly get from Ivanovskaya street to Narodnaya street. The reinforced concrete bridge is very versatile: it can be crossed not only by car and bus, but also by tram. You can always find out the opening time of the bridge by looking at the scoreboard. In 2016, this time: from 2.00 to 3.45 and from 4.15 to 5.45 in the morning.
Finland railway bridge
Finlyandsky Bridge bears its name for a reason. Its main purpose was to connect the Finnish railway with the country's railways. The bridge can only be moved by rail. The movement of other vehicles, as well as pedestrians, is prohibited. The Finlyandsky Bridge serves to connect the left-bank part of the Nevsky District with the right-bank one and consists of two bridges, which practically adjoin one another. And you can watch the opening of the bridge every day from 2.20 to 5.30.
Troitsky bridge
Troitsky Bridge connects the Petrogradsky and 1st Admiralteisky Islands. It differs in that if you walk along it on foot, you can observe a beautiful view of the Spit of Vasilievsky Island. This type is widely replicated on postcards of St. Petersburg. He is also considered the most romantic. If you want to walk along the bridge with your loved one, then feel free to go to the Trinity Bridge. And if you go for a walk late, you can also see the drawbridge, which takes place from 1.35 to 4.50 every day.
Palace bridge
The pig-iron bridge connects Vasilievsky Island with the Admiralteysky Island and is located in the center of St. Petersburg. You have often seen the view of the raised Palace Bridge, because it is one of the symbols of the city. Pictures and films are often projected on the wings of the bridge during city events. The bridge is built of huge gears and multi-ton counterweights. You can see how the bridge is being raised twice in one night: from 1.25 to 2.50 and from 3.10 to 4.55.
Annunciation bridge
For many years, the Blagoveshchensky Bridge has been connecting the 2nd Admiralteisky Island with Vasilievsky Island. The lanterns and railings of this bridge are unique. Art lovers are also attracted by the delicate railings, which are decorated with water symbols. The bridge is also unusual in that not a single rivet was used to create it, but only electric welding. The bridge is raised twice: from 1.25 to 2.45 and from 3.10 to 5.00.
Exchange bridge
Birzhevoy bridge was created to connect Birzhevaya square with the Petrogradskaya side, or rather, with the Mytninskaya embankment. Until 1930, this bridge was completely wooden. But over time, it became metallic with beautiful cast iron bars with Neptune's trident. The light accent was made on these tridents when illuminating the bridge at night. You can look at the bridging of the Exchange Bridge from 2.00 to 4.55.
Tuchkov bridge
This bridge connects the 1st line of Vasilievsky Island with Bolshoy Avenue of the Petrogradskaya Side. Tuchkov is a timber merchant who headed the Company for the construction of this bridge. It is known from history that Tuchkov Bridge burned down in the distant 1870, from just one cigarette that was not extinguished. But almost immediately they began to rebuild it again. Now Tuchkov Bridge is a beautiful three-span bridge, on which trams, cars and pedestrians go. During the night it is bred twice: from 2.00 to 2.55 and from 3.35 to 4.55
