Voronezh is a settlement from the list of Cities of Military Glory, located on the banks of the river of the same name, its rich history everywhere left its imprints. There are many cultural and architectural monuments, museums, cathedrals, churches. The Ministry of Culture of our country included it in the list of historical Russian cities with a large number of attractions. It is for acquaintance with them that tourists from different Russian cities come to Voronezh. Stone Bridge, Sundial, Rostral Column and many more interesting places can be visited in this beautiful city.
This article will focus on the symbol of the city and one of its main attractions.
Voronezh: Stone Bridge
This architectural monument can be called the most romantic place in the city. Couples in love often walk here, you can meet the newlyweds, which is why the bridge has another name, and people call it the "bridge of lovers." Among the townspeople, it is considered a traditional wedding venue. The newlyweds come here after registration, break a bottle of champagne, hang locks that are engraved with their names, the groom carries the newly-made wife through the bridge in his arms. According to tradition, after these rituals, the marriage will be happy and strong. Funny, but remembered for a long time.
The bridge has long been considered a special place for walking. Previously, if a young man invited a lady to walk along it, this meant that his intentions were very serious. In addition, in the last century, dueling between beautiful tipsy ladies took place on this bridge because of beautiful ladies, and several years ago one of the episodes for the Russian movie "Men's Women's Game" was shot on it.
The stone bridge, the pride of the local architecture of Voronezh, was erected in September 1826. The project was handled by the city architect I. A. Blitsin, who hardly suspected that after almost two centuries this humpbacked bridge would be the main symbol of loving hearts.
History
The stone bridge in Voronezh, the history of which began back in the Petrine era, is located in a very picturesque place, in the historical center of the city, at the intersection of Chernyshevsky and Karl Marx streets (previously these streets were called Bogoslovskaya and Staromoskovskaya respectively).
In those days, the construction of the Azov fleet was underway, and cargo flows passed at the site of the future construction. From this, the road along Bogoslovskaya Street began to gradually erode with water, and subsequently a ravine formed in the ground, which became an obstacle to travel. In the XIII century, the streets ceased to function for the "transport" of those times - carts drawn by horses. It became apparent that a bridge was needed at the intersection of the aforementioned streets.
However, financial resources for its construction were found only in 1826. Then, at his own peril and risk, the city governor Nikolai Krivtsov allocated the necessary amount. The construction was carried out without the permission of the emperor, for which the official was subsequently punished. The governor was reprimanded and fined for performing unscheduled work and spending money, and his reputation also suffered noticeably after such an act.
The bridge was the first in the city, which was built of brick, and not of wood. Hence the name. If you believe the preserved documentation, 5 thousand 596 rubles were spent on the construction of a ferry from the treasury of the city.
Description
The construction is one of the cult places of such a city as Voronezh. The stone bridge is small in size, its length is not more than ten meters, but, despite this, it constantly attracts the attention of both city residents and its guests.
People walking along the bridge, which last year celebrated its 190th anniversary, have a magnificent view of the Sunday Church. Under the bridge you can see the descent to the embankment of the city reservoir.
Restoration
Today, the monument is protected by the state and the administration of such a city as Voronezh. The stone bridge has been partially restored; six years ago, repair work was carried out on it. Railings and fences made of metal, which appeared in 1986, when the appearance of the bridge was completely updated on the 400th anniversary of the city (designed by A. V. Pospeev), was replaced. Now in their place appeared brickwork, as much as possible reminiscent of its historical appearance.
In order not to violate the tradition of Voronezh newlyweds to close wedding locks, a special construction was constructed according to the project. Curbstones and handrails for lanterns were lined with granite chips and plates. And now the symbol of old Voronezh appeared before the guests and residents of the capital of the Black Earth region in a new guise.
Monument to Russia
The bridge is considered one of the few monuments of Russia that survived after the Second World War. For this time he has changed a lot. This can be seen in some pictures. Depicts in the pre-war years, "Stone Bridge" (Voronezh), the photo below.
If you ever have to visit Voronezh, visit this magical place. You can make the most secret desire, standing on the bridge. If you strongly believe this, it will certainly come true.