Red Bridge, Polotsk
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A small bridge spanning the Polota River, the site of fierce fighting in 1812 and 1944. Its railings are painted red in memory of the soldiers who fell.
Red Bridge spans the Polota River north of the city center. It was a key point of contention in the Battle of Polotsk during the Napoleonic Wars in 1812, and in the fighting to liberate Polotsk in 1944. It is said that the railings were painted red to honor the blood of those who died, and a memorial stands beside the bridge. From the bridge you can see the Polota River valley and a corner of the old town. It is a good stop on a walking tour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Polotsk Jesuit Collegium
- Monument to the Letter Ў
- Epiphany Cathedral, Polotsk
- Museum of Belarusian Book Printing
- Nizhne-Pokrovskaya Street
- Museum of Medieval Knighthood
- Geographical Centre of Europe Monument
- Saint Sophia Cathedral, Polotsk