One of the mandatory points of the program for tourists visiting St. Petersburg is a trip to Kronstadt. The dam is the only land road that connects Kotlin Island with the coast of the Gulf of Finland. It is this structure that is important not only for transport accessibility, but also for the safety of the city. What role does Kronstadt play in this? A dam is a structure in the form of a road located on an embankment. Throughout its length there are special locks that can be opened and closed if necessary. This is what helps regulate the water level in the Neva and prevent possible floods.
History of occurrence
So, how did the idea to link the shore of the bay and Kronstadt come about? The dam appeared here quite recently, although its construction was planned at the beginning of the 20th century. Talk about its construction and the prevention of a possible recurrence of sad events began even after the violence of the elements, described in Pushkin's poem "The Bronze Horseman". However, these conversations did not immediately become deeds. For a very long time, the ferry was the only way to get to Kronstadt. The dam appeared only in the early 2000s and connected the island withnorthern part of St. Petersburg.
Initially, Kronstadt was a military city, and only sailors lived on its territory. There was no need for ordinary citizens to visit it, and they would not have been allowed in. However, after the opening of the island, the ferry service ceased to meet demand. The second part of the dam, despite this, was built just a few years ago. This is due to the fact that at the second construction site it was required to design and build an underground tunnel, which would help ensure a continuous traffic flow and free passage for ships that enter St. Petersburg.
But is Kronstadt popular for tourists to visit? The dam has certainly made it more accessible. You can get to it with the help of scheduled routes of public transport and fixed-route taxis. The road from the Staraya Derevnya metro station to the city center takes about 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
For many residents of the city, it is the dam that is attractive to visit. Kronstadt and its environs bear a certain romantic imprint due to its isolation and seclusion from the bustle of the city. The uninhabited part of the island is cut up by the remains of ancient forts and fortifications that keep the memory of past battles. Locals and tourists have chosen these places for walks and picnics. Extreme sports lovers also like to spend time on the beaches of the island. The dam (Kronstadt), whose photo can be found in more than one album about a trip to St. Petersburg, will be remembered not onlyarchitecture, but also atmosphere.
So, for any traveler there are several reasons to visit Kronstadt. The dam, architecture, warships, unusual atmosphere - all these are the distinctive features of this place, and they attract many tourists every day. And although the beauty of Kronstadt is harsh and strict, it is in the clear geometry of the streets, along which the dank sea wind walks, that its magnificence lies, which is difficult to convey in words.
