top of page
  • Instagram

A Morning Walk In Moscow: The Floating Bridge

Intro


During my one-day transit in Moscow, including breaking up with this girl one hour after arriving from St Petersburg on the Grand Express, I had the opportunity to experience one of the most peaceful experiences throughout my time in Russia: the Floating Bridge.


For those unaware, the floating bridge is a pretty big tourist attraction in Moscow, as it provides sweeping views over the city and the Kremlin, all while being over the river. So without further ado, let me blow your mind with this photo gallery.


Sunrise Walk


The floating bridge is often one of the busiest tourist attractions as the day progresses. Being so close to the Kremlin and Bolshoi, people tend to flock there midafternoon to enjoy these views. However, considering I couldn't sleep, I decided to head out on a 45-minute sunrise walk to this floating bridge.


Look at how clean the streets are. No, Mr Vlad is not paying me to say this 😅
Look at how clean the streets are. No, Mr Vlad is not paying me to say this 😅

And it took me a whopping 20 minutes before I was blown away by the architecture. I mean, truly, there is nothing like the architecture of Moscow and SPB.


Wow. What else to say?
Wow. What else to say?

I got a peep down this empty street of this mornings sunrise. Something about the Russian summers.
I got a peep down this empty street of this mornings sunrise. Something about the Russian summers.

But it was time to keep traversing.
But it was time to keep traversing.

After navigating the underpasses, getting lost a couple of times, and then finally finding the small park by the floating bridge, I just stood in my tracks. You know those surreal moments where everything just stands still? Yup, that was it. You have incredible buildings to your left, a gorgeous park in front of you, and the Saint Peters Basilica to your right (Kremlin as well).


Moscow by morning
Moscow by morning

Just everything feels surreal. Peep the tower in the back, extremely famous...
Just everything feels surreal. Peep the tower in the back, extremely famous...

Even the parks are clean
Even the parks are clean

And there she is...
And there she is...

Truly remarkable
Truly remarkable

But then came the issue. There was some sort of Mockba 2030 Expo event going on, meaning that the usual entrance to the floating bridge was closed. So off we went to try and find another way to get on this bridge.


Spot a piece of rubbish for me, will you please...
Spot a piece of rubbish for me, will you please...

The Floating Bridge


After walking around in circles for a couple of hours, or so it felt, I had finally found the floating bridge. Passing by a security guard, saying hello in Russian (Privet), I had made it onto this platform...


Notice how not a single person was on the bridge. I am telling you the sunrise is the best time to come...
Notice how not a single person was on the bridge. I am telling you the sunrise is the best time to come...

But the views just kept getting better and better. The best view of the Kremlin I have ever had
But the views just kept getting better and better. The best view of the Kremlin I have ever had

Another one for you to enjoy
Another one for you to enjoy

The one thing I will say, and what you can see here, is that there is a lot of surveillance in Russia
The one thing I will say, and what you can see here, is that there is a lot of surveillance in Russia

But on the other side, I captured one of the most beautiful sites I have ever laid my hands on. Wow.
But on the other side, I captured one of the most beautiful sites I have ever laid my hands on. Wow.

Just a picture of me being a doofus
Just a picture of me being a doofus

And finally, what a beautiful sunrise from the backside of the bridge...
And finally, what a beautiful sunrise from the backside of the bridge...

The Walk Back


After spending about 30 minutes just relaxing, I decided to stroll my way back to my hotel, perhaps stopping off on the way at a few places. The thing which I like about Moscow, and you should too, is that the morning is vastly different to the rest of the day. By 8 am, the streets are crowded by businessmen, and by 5 pm it's packed with people drinking, enjoying, and laughing with friends.


So I appreciated this time. A lot.


I stopped off on the way at this 24-hour place to grab a beer, and met this fascinating Russian woman who recently came back from studying in Spain. Everyone is always curious about US tourists.
I stopped off on the way at this 24-hour place to grab a beer, and met this fascinating Russian woman who recently came back from studying in Spain. Everyone is always curious about US tourists.

And of course, the infamous Bolshoi Theatre
And of course, the infamous Bolshoi Theatre

Ooo, some flowers.
Ooo, some flowers.

I had always wondered what this building was
I had always wondered what this building was

So these E-Bikes are a huge thing in Russia, but I could never get them to work for me as I did not have a Russian bank account.
So these E-Bikes are a huge thing in Russia, but I could never get them to work for me as I did not have a Russian bank account.

I kept walking around for a while and ended up back at my hotel around 8 am, which isn't bad at all. I was out for about 3.5 hours eating and walking around. It's funny how active Moscow can make you.


Final Thoughts


If you are spending some time in Moscow, there is one thing that is an absolute must-do. Set your alarm early, and head over to the Floating Bridge for sunrise. It is truly one of the most magical things in the world, practically having the city to yourself, all with some views that will make your mouth water. It might be early, but it is oh so worth it.


Russia Series




Comments

Jettoajet full logo
bottom of page