Bridge of Sighs, A Historic Bridge of Sighs and Academic Lore

Bridge of Sighs, St John's College, Cambridge, CB2 1TP
One of the most famous bridges on the River Cam
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Introduction

The bridge in St. John's College spans the River Cam and was built in 1831 to connect the Old Court and the New Court. It is said that Queen Victoria admired its beauty and uniqueness when she visited the bridge. The bridge, also known as the Gallery Bridge, is composed of three levels: the lower level is a semicircular arch over the river; the middle level is a long corridor with an arched road, which requires pedestrians to walk up and down slopes to pass through; the sides of the bridge are semi-enclosed and have symmetrical pairs of arched steel-reinforced cement frames with glass windows to let in light; and the upper level is flat and similar to a typical cement bridge. The top of the bridge has symmetrical tower-like decorations on both sides. The entire bridge is painted a light yellow color.

Must-go rating

Must go
37%
Worth going
56%
Not worth it
6%

Transportation

43%
Self-driving
Inconvenient to park
There is a parking lot
Cheap parking fees
6%
Bus transportation
17%
Subway/Train
6%
Taking a boat
28%
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Address
Bridge of Sighs, St John's College, Cambridge, CB2 1TP
Opening hours
Opening hours of St. John's College: From the end of March to November, Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00, Saturday and Sunday 9:30-17:00.
Transportation
Cambridge is located 96 kilometers north of London, and it takes one hour by train to reach the University of Cambridge, which can be found on foot.