Bridge bank

It should be noted that the bank like a bridge not only the residents of the city. They were fascinated by the same number of guests, who consider the bridge a symbol of the city, and which fall to the griffins throw coins in the hope of a comeback. I think the collection griffin envy of any numismatist.

Although, of course, there are also those who do not see a gryphon no beauty, charm and enchantment. Otherwise, no way to explain the behavior of those people who scraped off the gilding of the mythical griffins wings after restoration.

But let's not about sad. Let's turn to the history of the Banking bridge. Sam suspension bridge was built in 1825-1826 on the project Wilhelm von Tretter. And the appearance of the bridge must griffins P. Sokolov.

Now the question arises. Why does the Bank put the bridge is the griffins? The fact that the bridge is located in front of the former Assignation Bank. And according to mythology, griffins duty - to protect the treasures. So watching these lions with eagle's wings, gold reserves of the Russian State.

Incidentally, among the townspeople There is a belief that if you rub his paw griffin, the wealth you will not pass. Offered on occasion to verify.