The Patriarchal Bridge has the style of traditional 19th century architecture. Lamps are inserted into his canvas, which create unusual lighting in the evening. The part of the bridge structure, located from the temple, is openwork and has a front view. In the area of the bridge, lined with white marble, you can see calyxes and stalks of crinoids, crinoids and various ancient fossils.
History
The Patriarchal Pedestrian Bridge was designed by architects and artists Z. K. Tsereteli, M. M. Posokhin, as well as engineers A. Kolchin and O. Chemerinsky. The construction working documentation passed the examination, the acceptance tests of the structure were successful. The bridge opened in September 2004 and has become one of the favorite places for Muscovites and tourists. It got its name in honor of the Russian Patriarch Alexander II. Then when withOn the territory of Bersenevskaya embankment, the main part of the production of the Krasny Oktyabr confectionery factory was transferred, and the stylobate bridge part was completed. The Patriarchal Bridge was built in this way. The grand opening of the new part took place on the first Saturday of September 2007 - on this day they celebrated the Day of the City of Moscow.
Geographic location
By rightfully considered one of the most beautiful places in the city, a bridge structure 203 meters long passes over the famous river called Moscow. The Patriarchal Bridge consists of structures with three spans and is located opposite the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The first branch of the bridge crosses the Moscow River, connecting Prechistenskaya Embankment with Bersenevskaya. The second stylobate part is located above the Vodootvodny Canal and runs through Bolotny Island to Yakimanskaya Embankment. Such a design position does not interfere with normal traffic and allows for good navigation of ships. In the near future, it is planned to complete the construction of the overpass, along which it will be possible to go to Bolshaya Yakimanka.
Not far from the bridge are the following sights: the famous Museum "House on the Embankment", the majestic Cathedral of Christ the Savior and Pertsov's tenement house.
How to get there?
The bridge structure is located in Moscow at the address: st. Volkhonka, Patriarch's Bridge. How to get to this attraction? There are three options: by your own car, by taxi or on your own, that is, using public transport. To get topersonal car, it is more convenient to use a map or navigator. Please note that the bridge is located in the very center of the city, so the traffic is heavy, and it is difficult to find a parking place nearby. It is wiser to leave transport away and take a walk.
An easy way is to take a taxi. You can call a car from any taxi company, since in Moscow every taxi driver knows where the Patriarchal Bridge is located.
For those who decide to come on their own, you need to familiarize yourself with the location of this attraction on the map. The most convenient way to get there on your own is to use the subway. The nearest station, from which you can quickly get to the bridge structure, is Kropotkinskaya. It is located on the red Sokolnicheskaya line of the Moscow Metro. Having reached this station, you need to pay attention to the signs posted at the exit to the city. There is a direct exit from the metro to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. This is the shortest and most convenient way. After walking for about 1 minute, you can find yourself near the temple. Then you need to go around it and get straight from the gate to the bridge. And even if the pointer is not found, you can exit through any of the several exits to the city. Leaving the subway, it is possible to see the temple from every point and walk to it.
You can take a more scenic route along the embankment or the street of the old city, getting off at the Park Kultury metro station. In this case, it is better to use a map, navigator or ask passers-by. This walk will allow you to see more beautiful places in Moscow.
Also not far from the pavementfacilities pass trolleybus routes No. 2, 16, 33, 44.
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As we have already found out, there are different ways to visit the Patriarchal Bridge. A map or navigator will help you get directions from anywhere in Moscow. In the same way, you can quickly find a convenient road by car or choose a rational path for walking. The fragment of the map shows public transport stops and metro stations that pass close to the bridge. All this information will allow you to choose the best route.
Traditions
Despite its short existence, the Patriarchal Bridge has become a symbol of family unity. It is very popular with couples in love. You can often see wedding corteges here. The part of the bridge structure, located from the side of the temple, is very beautiful and openwork, which makes it ideal for a wedding photo. It was in this place that for the first time in Moscow the tradition of newlyweds to fasten the “lock of love” and throw the key into the river was founded. It is believed that such a marriage will be strong. On the fences you can see a huge number of different locks: with names and nameless, large and small, ordinary and elegant.
The bridge was used by the directors of the movie Love in the City. The most trembling moments were filmed on it. Several times (from 2008 to 2011) New Year's congratulatory addresses of the President to the people of Russia were recorded in this place.
Beautiful pictures
In any season and time of day, you can meet many people here who justwalking, enjoying the beauty or filming the Patriarchal Bridge. The photos are wonderful, as it offers magnificent views. From an advantageous angle, you can capture the walls of the Kremlin and the center of Moscow. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, photographed from the bridge structure, looks majestic. Not only tourists, but also local residents who pass here very often cannot resist another beautiful shot. Unusual pictures are obtained in the evening, when the backlight is lit, burning in different colors, and lanterns. Despite the fact that the bridge is always crowded, there is no fuss on it. The bridge structure is spacious and wide, so it is not crowded. Almost everyone who visits it is satisfied with a calm walk and beautiful views.
