Blue Bridge

The widest bridge in Saint Petersburg, crossing the Moika River with its distinctive blue colour.

The Blue Bridge over the Moika River in Saint Petersburg is one of the city's most remarkable structures: at nearly 100 metres wide, it is the broadest bridge in the entire city and looks more like a wide square than a bridge when viewed from a distance. Its name comes from the blue paint that distinguishes it from the neighbouring coloured bridges over the Moika — together with the Red, Yellow, and Green bridges, it forms the group known as the "Colour Bridges." The reinforced concrete structure connects Isaakievskaya Square with the far bank and offers a fine view of Saint Isaac's Cathedral. Today it is a popular meeting point and a highlight of the classic inner-city walking route.