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1977-16. Gryphons of Bank Bridge of Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 20, 2016Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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1977-16. Gryphons of Bank Bridge of Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 20, 2016Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Gryphons of Bank Bridge of Griboedova Canal, with Church of Savior on Blood in background. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 20, 2016  Crossing of Nevsky Prospect and Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 25, 2016  Moyka River from a bridge near Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2009  Church of Savior on Blood from a foot bridge across Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 2, 2013  Stone lion of a suspension foot bridge of Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 27, 2011  Houses near Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 4, 2013  Statue at the top of a building on Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 26, 2011  A yard near Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 4, 2013  Smokestacks near Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 27, 2011  Griboedova Canal near Kazan Cathedral. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 4, 2013  Scene from Bible at the top of a building, near Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 26, 2011  Griboedova Canal near Nevsky Prospect. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 2, 2013  Griboedova Canal and Church of Savior on Blood. Saint Petersburg, Russia, January 2, 2017  Nestle dolls (Matrioshki) for sale near Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 26, 2011  Iridescent oil film on the surface Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 23, 2014  Church of Savior on Blood from Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 2, 2013  Zinger Building from Griboedova Canal at morning. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 7, 2013  Church of Savior on Blood from Griboedova Canal at evening. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 2, 2013  Church of Savior on Blood from Griboedova Canal at morning. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 7, 2013  Nevsky Prospekt west from a place near Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 23, 2003  Church of Savior on Blood from Griboedova Canal near Benois Building. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 7, 2013  Museum in a recently renovated Savior on Blood Church at Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, April 13, 1999.  View of Troitsky Bridge from Suvorovskaya Square. It is similar to Alexander III Bridge in Paris. Blue dome of a mosque is seen at the opposite bank of Neva River. Saint Petersburg, Russia, April 13, 1999.  Griboedov Canal and Church of Savior on Blood from Italian Foot Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 29, 2014  View from the Small Chinese Bridge looks down the Krestovy Canal in the opposite direction from the Cross Bridge. The photo captures the linear vista of the canal, flanked by an avenue of mature maple trees displaying vibrant autumn colors. The foreground highlights the Small Chinese Bridge s decorative iron railing, featuring a geometric lattice pattern with gilded rosettes, cast in 1786. This section of the canal borders the regular "New Garden" area, leading toward the Chinese Village. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Layered perspective of the Krestovy Canal s Chinoiserie architecture. The Small Chinese Bridge frames the scene with its limestone portico and iron lattice railing (1786). The canal leads the eye directly to the Cross Bridge (1779), its arch rising over the water with the distinct "globular pendant" hanging from the vault. The bridges are aligned along the canal s axis, creating a visual corridor characteristic of the park s "New Garden" layout, emphasized here by the autumnal frame of maple trees. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Griboedov Canal and Church of Savior on Blood. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 23, 2016  Zimniaya Kanavka Canal from Millionnaya Street. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 27, 2016  This view from the Small Chinese Bridge captures the northwestern stretch of the Krestovy Canal. The canal creates a straight, reflective corridor lined with golden maples, emphasizing the transition from the formal "New Garden" to the more naturalistic landscape park areas. Looking northwest, the canal leads toward the Alexander Palace and its kitchen buildings, which are situated to the right of this axis, hidden behind the dense tree line. The scene highlights the park s quiet, wooded character, contrasting with the architectural focus of the opposite view towards the Cross Bridge. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  A view to northwest along the Krestovy Canal. The canal leads away from the Cross Bridge towards the northwest, deeper into the park s wooded areas. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Looking down the Krestovy Canal from the deck of one of the Small Chinese Bridges. The cast-iron railing belongs to the Small Chinese Bridge, characterized by its geometric lattice and gilded ball details, cast at the Sestroretsk Arms Factory. The structure in the distance is the Krestovy Bridge (Cross Bridge), positioned centrally over the canal axis. This perspective illustrates the linear layout of the "New Garden" section of Alexander Park, visually connecting the two Chinoiserie-style crossings. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Lion s Bridge of Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 23, 2014  Kokushkin Bridge near Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 23, 2014  Bankovsky Bridge of Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 23, 2014  Area of Voznesensky Bridge near Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 23, 2014  Gryphon of Lion s Bridge of Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 23, 2014  Area of Kokushkin Bridge near Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 23, 2014  Backs of Gryphon of Lion s Bridge of Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 23, 2014  Gryphon s wings on Bankovsky Bridge of Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 11, 2012  Gryphon s snout on Bankovsky Bridge of Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 11, 2012  Gryphon s paws on Bankovsky Bridge of Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 11, 2012  Lomonosov Bridge from Fontanka River. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 24, 2016  St. Isaac Cathedral from Blue Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 17, 2016  Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge from Smolnaya Embankment. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 19, 2016  Obvodny Canal from Roshalia Street bridge. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, February 11, 2013  Cape Cod Canal and Railroad Bridge, view from Bourne Bridge. Bourne, Massachusetts, December 16, 2004  Graceful, humpbacked silhouette of the bridge, designed to arch elegantly over the narrow waterway connecting the ponds. The bridge s single, shallow arch is constructed from dark iron, supported by massive granite abutments on either bank. Delicate lattice pattern of the wrought-iron railing is clearly visible against the backdrop of the forest. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025  Church of Savior on Blood from Novokoniushenny Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 23, 2016  Patterns of Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge from Smolnaya Embankment. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 19, 2016  Peter and Paul Fortress from Troitsky Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 16, 2016  Peter and Paul Cathedral from Troitsky Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 16, 2016  Church of Savior on Blood from Theater Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 27, 2016  Lomonosov Bridge and Fontanka River at morning. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 24, 2016  Church of Savior on Blood from False Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 27, 2016  Church of Savior on Blood from Theater Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 23, 2016  Canal and Small Chinese Bridge in Alexander Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021  Beach of Peter and Paul Fortress from Troitsky Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 16, 2016  Iron construction of Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge from Smolnaya Embankment. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 19, 2016  Bastion of Peter and Paul Fortress from Troitsky Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 16, 2016  St. Isaac Cathedral and Nicholas I monument from Blue Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 17, 2016  Church of Savior on Blood from Malo-Koniushenny Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 23, 2016  Church of Savior on Blood from Malo-Koniushenny Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 27, 2016  Iron bridge of canal of Lubvi Island near Beloe Lake in Gatchina, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 21, 2013  Cross Bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 3, 2016  Church of Savior on Blood from Malo-Koniushenny Bridge at morning. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 23, 2016  Round Market and Moyka River from Malo-Koniushenny Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 27, 2016  Naval ships in Shliupochny Canal, view from railroad bridge. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2010  Foot bridge of Vittolovsky Canal in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Pine trees on a bank of Prytky Creek near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016  Cross Bridge with a pergola in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 3, 2016  St. Isaac Cathedral, Astoria Hotel and Nicholas I monument from Blue Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 17, 2016  Palladiev (Siberian) Bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 3, 2016  Cascade and a dam with tuff bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 3, 2016  Troitsky Bridge from Ioannovsky Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 29, 2014  A road from a foot bridge of Vittolovsky Canal in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Iron foot bridge of Vittolovsky Canal in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Forest near a foot bridge of Vittolovsky Canal in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Iron Chinese dragon on a bridge in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 3, 2016  Small Chineese Bridge of Krestovy Canal in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  Maple trees near a foot bridge of Vittolovsky Canal in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Oaks near Small Chineese Bridge of Krestovy Canal in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  The view through the porticoes of one Small Chinese Bridge (often called the Second Small Chinese Bridge) that frames the Cross Bridge in the distance. The twin porticoes, with their "Chinese" peaked roofs and paired columns, create a natural proscenium that directs the eye straight down the canal. The foreground showcases the bridge s vibrant ironwork--geometric lattices and gilded details--contrasting with the brick arch of the Cross Bridge and the soft autumn foliage beyond. This alignment exemplifies the park s deliberate theatricality, using architectural "wings" (the porticoes) to stage the view of the central pavilion. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Krestovy Canal and Cross Bridge (Krestovy Most) near Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011  Metal Bridge and Turkish Cascade from Palladiev (Siberian) Bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2016  Smaller Chinese Bridge and Cross Bridge (Krestovy Most) in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 3, 2016  Singer House from Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 29, 2014  A canal near Sennaya Square at evening. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 27, 2005  Canal at Second South Pond on Elagin Island. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2016  Stone Arch Bridge across Blackstone Canal in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. Uxbridge, Massachusetts, October 30, 2003  Stone Arch Bridge across Blackstone Canal in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. Uxbridge, Massachusetts, October 10, 2004  Stone Arch Bridge across Blackstone Canal in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. Uxbridge, Massachusetts, October 30, 2004  Stone Arch Bridge across Blackstone Canal in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. Uxbridge, Massachusetts, October 30, 2003  Canal near White Tower. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Church of Savior on Blood, view from Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 20, 2005  Kazansky Cathedral and Singer House from Griboedov Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 29, 2014  Canal in snow in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 4, 2016  Church of Savior on Blood, view from Kanal Griboedova embankment. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 14, 2007 |
