The section «Bridges» on our website is devoted to the study of the history and architecture of bridges in Kyiv. We talk about the largest bridges in the city, their technical features, design and related legends and stories. We give information about which bridges are important objects of urban transport, and which serve for pedestrians and tourists. Our section is also devoted to little-known bridges, which also have their own uniqueness and interest for lovers of architecture and history. We provide interesting facts about how bridges were built at different times, about the technologies and materials used in their construction. If you are interested in architecture and the history of bridges, then our Bridges section will help you learn more about this important element of the urban landscape and learn interesting facts about bridges in Kyiv.
The construction of the South Bridge began in 1983 before the appearance of the Kharkovsky and Poznyaki residential areas. The main purpose of the construction of the South Bridge was to connect the central part of Kyiv with the left bank areas, as well as to create the shortest and most convenient way to the … Read more
Metro bridge The first metro bridge across the Dnieper, the author of the project and chief engineer is Georgy Fuks (his other projects: South Bridge, Northern Bridge, Podolsky bridge). Opened November 5, 1965. A two-tier structure for the movement of metro trains (upper tier, in the middle) and vehicles (lower, on the sides). It was … Read more
In the place where the Paton bridge is located today, in pre-revolutionary times there was the Nikolaevsky chain bridge, which was designed by the English engineer Charles Vignolem. During the Soviet-Polish war in 1920, the bridge was blown up by the retreating Polish troops. In 1925-41, on the site of the chain bridge, there was … Read more