Kronverksky Strait

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Kronverksky Strait, between Petrogradsky and Zayachy islands

Coordinates: 59°57′08.63″N30°18′53.37″E / 59.9523972°N 30.3148250°E / 59.9523972; 30.3148250

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Kronverksky Strait
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Landing stage at Kronverksky Strait

The Kronverksky Strait (Russian: Кронверкский пролив) is a narrow channel separating Petrogradsky and Zayachy islands in Saint Petersburg, Russia. [1] It forms an arc approximately 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) long, about 50 metres (160 ft) wide and 4 metres (13 ft) deep. To the south is Zayachy Island, which is dominated by the Sts. Peter and Paul Fortress, and to the north is the Kronverk on Petrogradsky Island. It is spanned by the Kronverksky Bridge to the east and the Ioannovsky Bridge to the west.

Petrogradsky Island island

Petrogradsky Island is the third largest island in the Neva River delta in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Along with Zayachy Island, Aptekarsky Island, and Petrovsky Island, it constitutes the Petrogradskaya Side (Russian: Петроградская сторона). It is the administrative center of the Petrogradsky District and hosts a number of universities and research centers, as well as cultural, historical, and recreational facilities.

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The Ioannovsky Bridge was the first bridge built in Saint Petersburg. It was originally constructed in 1703 as a floating wooden bridge, but was reinforced and rebuilt of sturdier materials over the years. [2] [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Y. P. Seliverstov. "Kronverksky Strait". Encyclopedia of Saint Petersburg. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
  2. ↑ S. Z. Suponitsky; N.М. Kozlovskaia; D.Y. Guzevich. "Ioannovsky Bridge". Encyclopedia of Saint Petersburg. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
  3. ↑ "Ioannovsky Bridge, St. Petersburg". Saint-Petersburg.com. Retrieved 2009-07-06.


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