The image depicts the Palace Bridge in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with its draw spans raised. The sky is overcast with clouds, but a warm glow of sunset is visible on the horizon. Several people are gathered on the embankment, facing the bridge and the water. Many are holding up smartphones to take pictures or videos of the spectacle. The Palace Bridge is a bascule bridge that crosses the Neva River, connecting the Admiralty Island and Vasilievsky Island. The Spit of Vasilievsky Island with its Rostral Columns is visible in the distance to the right, and the Kunstkamera building is visible to the left. The overall scene captures a popular tourist attraction in Saint Petersburg, the raising of the Palace Bridge, which occurs nightly during the navigation season.

Palace Bridge lifts on a summer evening

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The image depicts the Palace Bridge in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with its draw spans raised. The sky is overcast with clouds, but a warm glow of sunset is visible on the horizon. Several people are ga…read more

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