Lower Swan Bridge

Lower Swan Bridge in St Petersburg
Wrought-iron railings of Lower Swan Bridge

Crossing the Winter Channel between the Summer Gardens and the Field of Mars, this attractive stone bridge has had a troubled history due to structural weaknesses in the original design. Built in 1836 by Andrei Gotman, the arched single-span bridge consisted of a brick arch resting on granite-faced abutments. The arch had to be reconstructed twice, in 1880 and again in 1925, when it was replaced with reinforced concrete.

Accommodation near the Lower Swan Bridge

HOTELS: Editors' picks

Belmond Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg, Russia

Belmond Grand Hotel Europe

Beautiful Art Nouveau grand hotel with a prime location on Nevsky Prospekt

3MostA Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia

3MostA Hotel

Stylish small hotel superbly located a short walk from the Lower Swan Bridge

Nevsky Hotel Moyka 5 in St. Petersburg, Russia

Nevsky Hotel Moyka 5

Small standard hotel in historic premises a short walk from the Lower Swan Bridge

APARTMENTS and HOSTELS: Editors' picks

Bergus Apartment on Moyka in St. Petersburg, Russia

Bergus Apartment on Moyka

Great value self-catering accommodation in beautiful historic building

Baby Lemonade Hostel in St. Petersburg, Russia

Baby Lemonade Hostel

Popular sixties themed hostel with beautiful interiors near the Lower Swan Bridge

Apple Hostel Spb in St. Petersburg, Russia

Apple Hostel Spb

Downtown hostel offering inexpensive accommodation and good services

Dining near the Lower Swan Bridge

RESTAURANTS: Editors' picks

Park Giuseppe restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Park Giuseppe

Beautifully situated traditional Italian restaurant in Mikhailovsky Garden

Aragvi restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Aragvi

Georgian cuisine in a welcoming modern setting near the Lower Swan Bridge

Botanika restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Botanika

Stylish, family-friendly vegetarian cafe not far from the Lower Swan Bridge