Paton Bridge

The world`s first all-welded bridge was built in Kiev . Design and construction involved Academician Evgeny Paton, who was able to combine two incompatible concepts, for those times - welding and bridge engineering. Prior to this, in the construction of bridges often used rivets. Paton has also developed the basic principles of construction of welded bridges. Over time, this method gained popularity worldwide.

Grand opening of the bridge took place November 5, 1953 and was a unique event for the residents of the city. Paton Bridge was the first to cross the Dnieper, built in the post-war years, which was the rapid development of the left-bank areas. Until 2004, over the bridge and the tram line, it was subsequently dismantled and replaced by a trolleybus line.

The entrance to the bridge from the right bank propylaea decorated with Doric order, and on the left side of the tower, two 20-meter tower. The length is 1,543 meters, width of the carriageway - 21 meters and the sidewalks have a width of 3 meters. Railing of the bridge decorated with cast iron casting.

Just three months did not live up to the opening of the bridge Evgeny Paton, in memory of him crossing they called his name. He became one of the biggest bridges in Europe. The bridge offers spectacular views of the Dnieper River, the historical monuments of the city. Especially beautiful view of the bridge in the evening.