Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge

Elegant steel drawbridge over the Neva (1911) with distinctive towers — opens to river traffic in the early hours.

The Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge spans the Neva River in St. Petersburg, linking the historic city centre to the Okhta district from which it takes its name. Opened in 1911, it is one of the city's most visually striking crossings: its twin steel towers with curved arch struts echo Art Nouveau aesthetics and give the bridge a distinctive silhouette on the riverbank. Like many of St. Petersburg's bridges, it is a drawbridge — it opens regularly in the early morning hours to allow river traffic through, drawing photographers and night owls who gather to watch the spectacle. The railings offer expansive views up and down the Neva.