This is the first bridge in St. Petersburg, opened in 1703. At first, it was replaced by a wooden floating structure that crossed the Kronversky Strait.

Approximately from the same ancient times, there is an urban legend about a hare, who escaped from the flood in this place by jumping on the boot of Peter I. wooden protective pile installed to the left of the bridge. This monument is loved by residents and guests of the city: the hare was named Arseny and coins are thrown into it to fulfill their wishes.

By the way, from the same bridge you can get to the famous beach near the Peter and Paul Fortress and from this side of the Neva you can see all the sights of the opposite bank. It offers stunning views.