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Shaped bridge.One of the few surviving early structures of the Tsaritsyn ensemble. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Shaped bridge.One of the few surviving early structures of the Tsaritsyn ensemble.

Now the main alley leads through it to the Palace. In the XVIII century, this is the second Grand entrance to the territory of Tsaritsyn. Architect Vasily Bazhenov gives the bridge the appearance of a fortress-due to high towers with pointed openings. He himself calls this bridge `Figured` - in connection with the intricate decor. Here are interwoven is characteristic of all of the Tsaritsyno buildings of red brick and white stone. As well as carved cornices and diamond-shaped overlays. Columns and pyramids. The bridge is located on a steep hillside and is designed to hide the Palace panorama from the guests of the residence. But it is necessary to pass under the bridge Ã¢â¬â and the eye opens all the buildings at once. Construction of the bridge began in may 1776. In 1777,` on turrets and perapet for the taste of the English ` set trees in tubs. In the summer of 1778, the Northern ramp was built-a descent from the bridge towards the Church.