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Bridges of St. Petersburg
When Peter the Great, that wonderful builder, founded the city, he envisaged a bridgeless city where everyone maneuvered around on boats in summer and in winter, cruising around on sleds. This grand design idea ultimately proved unworkable and now a visit to St. Petersburg is not complete without them. Thirteen of the over 300 bridges are raised nightly during the summer months (see the timetable below) allowing the passage of sea vessels along the Neva river. In Your Pocket decided to go bridge spotting – a uniquely St. Petersburg tourist treat.
