Bridge of Sighs
On Gingerguide's self-guided Cambridge audio tour, Bridge of Sighs is a stop worth about ~20 min. Stand in front of it, press play for a short narrated story, and put any follow-up question to the built-in AI guide.
- Type bridge
- Suggested visit ~20 min
- Cambridge Cambridge guide
About Bridge of Sighs
A beautiful covered bridge at St John's College, built in 1831 in neo-Gothic style, named after the famous bridge in Venice.
The Bridge of Sighs at St John's College is a covered bridge built in 1831 by Henry Hutchinson. It connects the college's Third Court with New Court across the River Cam. The bridge is named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, though it bears little architectural resemblance. It is one of the most photographed structures in Cambridge.
Did you know? The bridge windows were once glassed in to prevent students from jumping into the river, a surprisingly common occurrence in the 19th century.
How much time do you need at Bridge of Sighs?
Around ~20 min works well for Bridge of Sighs — time to look properly and listen to its story on the spot. Linger if you like; nothing on a self-guided walk is on a clock.
Should you stop at Bridge of Sighs?
Yes — Bridge of Sighs made the cut as one of 12 places the Gingerguide team researched and narrated across Cambridge. The story tells you why it is worth the stop, and the AI guide fills in anything you still wonder.
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