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Italiansky Bridge SPB 01
Italiansky Bridge SPB 01

The Italian Bridge is the bridge across the Griboedov Canal in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is a single span, steel, pedestrian bridge next to Italian street (hence the name). The bridge's length is 19.66 meters, the width is 3 meters.

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Italian Bridge
Итальянская улица, Saint Petersburg

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N 59.9373 ° E 30.327 °
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Итальянский мост

Итальянская улица
191186 Saint Petersburg (Palace District)
Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Italiansky Bridge SPB 01
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