Cultural relations

Cultural relations

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  • Egyptian (Yegipetsky) Bridge

    Opened in: 1826 (chain suspension bridge), 1955 (metal). Bridge width: 27.6 m. Total length: 53.3 m. Architects: P. A. Areshev, V. S. Vasilkovsky (modern bridge). Engineers: Wilhelm von Traitteur, V. A. Khristianovich (chain suspension bridge), V. V. Demchenko (modern).

    The name of the bridge comes from its unique design. Its architecture mirrors the profound interest in the Ancient Egyptian art in XIX century. Portals, pillars, cornice and other parts of the bridge were decorated with hieroglyphic ornaments; cast-iron sphinx figures were installed at the entrances on both sides of the bridge (sculptor P. P. Sokolov).