Blue Bridge (Saint Petersburg) Plaza

Address: Blue Bridge (Siniy Most) over the Moika River, near Saint Isaac’s Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Admission: Free (public bridge)

The Blue Bridge is a road-and-pedestrian bridge spanning the Moyka River in central Saint Petersburg, notable for its exceptional width at the point where it crosses St Isaac’s Square.

From the bridge there are direct views toward St Isaac’s Cathedral and the surrounding square; it carries regular traffic while also functioning as a broad public promenade.

The crossing has existed in various forms since the 18th century and has been rebuilt and widened during later works in the 19th century and afterwards.

The bridge occupies a central location on the Moyka River, linking St Isaac’s Square with streets on the river’s opposite bank.

• Width claim: Frequently cited as the world’s widest bridge, with an expanse of roughly one hundred metres that widens the roadway across the Moyka River at St Isaac’s Square.

The bridge is adjacent to Saint Isaac’s Square and a short walk from Admiralteyskaya or Nevsky Prospekt metro stations. It’s within easy walking distance from Palace Square and other central attractions.

• Cross at dusk to watch the embankments light up; the pale blue paint catches the city's gaslight better than any polished brass.
• Don't expect dramatic height - approach it as urban stagecraft: the bridge is famed for width, not drama.
• Look for the bronze plaques embedded on the pavement that explain historical names; they're small and easy to miss.