Gorbaty Most, Moscow
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haggaeus
N 55° 45.315 E 037° 34.584
37U E 410656 N 6179757
18th century stone bridge over disappeared branch of Presna river.
Waymark Code: WM6EM9
Location: Russia
Date Posted: 05/22/2009
Views: 15
The bridge is located in a small park between Krasnopresnenskaya metro station and the "White House" - a seat of Russian government. It has been built in the middle of 18th century, then later in 1806 as a part of the first Moscow public garden it has been decorated by white stone and lanterns.
In 1908, Presna river has been regulated and taken underground and since then the bridge is standing on dry land.
Originally it used to be called Gorbaty Most (Humpy Bridge), in 20th century it was renamed to "Bridge of year 1905", as in 1905 Revolution the fights between the revolutionaries and government forces took place here.
Original Use: Vehicle - Car / Truck
Date Built: 18th century
Construction: Stone
Condition: Good
See this website for more information: [Web Link]
Date Abandoned: 1908
Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Adopted
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