Triple Bridge
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In a place where it joins the Griboyedov Canal and the River Moika, is an unusual bridge. At one point, converge three bridges: Little Stables Theatre Pedestrian (in the late 20th century, it became known as the bridge False). Triple Bridge belongs to the cultural heritage of the Russian Federation.

The initial name of the Theatre Bridge - Red Bridge. He was the first bridge across the Catherine Canal. Nearby, on the Champ de Mars was a wooden house, in whose honor the Red Bridge was renamed the Theatre. The theater was built in 1770, it was called the Empress Theatre on the meadow. Premiere Fonvizina "Nedorosol" was staged in this theater. In 1797 the theater was demolished, as the building is prevented to hold parades on the field.

Little Stable Bridge owes its name to the main imperial stables that were with him at the Stables area. At that time there was already a First things Stables bridge, so the bridge was built named Little Stables.

Both bridges have spans, closed cast-iron arches of the plates. In the direction from the main stables adjacent to the theater bridge arch bridge False. With the same width, Little Stables Theatre and bridges different lengths (18 and 23 meters). All three bridges have identical fixtures and railings of cast iron, performed in the spirit of late classicism.

The complex of buildings of the Triple Bridge is exceptional in the world and belongs to the great achievements of the bridge architecture.

In place of the Little Stables Bridge, yet in 1716 it was built a wooden bridge. In the early 19th century, it was written for a number of programs to change the wooden bridge on stone or metal. In 1807, KI Rossi received a special order for the construction of a palace for Duke Mikhail Pavlovich, who was supposed to be just between the Catherine Canal and the Fontanka. He took up the redevelopment of the whole area, that cover the entire architectural complex of buildings. Among them were two bridges that one ends rested on the banks of the Catherine Canal and Sinks and their other ends connected to the common ground in the middle embankment. While for the first time and there was a name Trёharochny bridge.

The plan to build new iron bridges, replacing wood, created in 1807-1829 years. It was attended by the architect and engineer Adam Hastie. They wanted to build bridges separately. They did not agree Modyui architects and Beretta. They offered the group the bridges in the whole group.

Bridge construction began June 8, 1829 for the project, which finally produced Adam. The elements made of metal, were created in the years 1819-1829, to Alexander and Alexander Olonets Ironworks. Gas lights installed on bridges, eventually replaced by electric.

In the late 19th century, there was a view of the demolition of two bridges and the construction in their place, a spacious bridge Square. Only the lights installed on bridges, had to be shortened, since their original height was such that more than once they fell lamplighters
The last time the bridges were subjected to restoration in 1999. Car traffic on the bridge was stopped and laid new pavement. In 2001, installed on each bridge to 8 projectors.

In St. Petersburg, there is a tradition: the wedding day the newlyweds must pass on both bridges and look at his reflection in the water.

Near the bridge is the Field of Mars. Nearby is round the market, built in the 90s of the 18th century. On the other hand placed Stables yard. For the New Stables bridge towers Church of the Savior on Blood, and for the church - the Mikhailovsky Garden.

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