Cambridge Easter egg
The Bridge of Sighs at St John's College, Cambridge
A Venetian name for a very Cambridge bridge.
The story
St John's College's covered Bridge of Sighs was built in 1831. It links the college's older courts with New Court across the river.
It was named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, though the two look quite different. The Venice bridge led prisoners to their cells. This one leads students to their rooms.
Look at the open windows along its sides. They're barred, which has started plenty of stories about keeping students in after dark.
Next to it stands Kitchen Bridge, the older of the two. It's one of the best places to photograph the Bridge of Sighs from.
Look out for
The covered stone bridge over the river at St John's, best from a punt.
Questions
When was the Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge built?
How can I see the Bridge of Sighs?
Where to find it
St John's College, St John's Street, Cambridge
Free to see from the street, at any time.
Good to know
The best view is from the river. Most punt trips along the Backs pass right underneath.
Nearby with your City Pass
- Scudamore's Punting, 45-minute shared punt tour along the Backs
More Easter eggs nearby
- Newton's apple tree, about 2 minutes' walk
- A church built like Jerusalem's, about 2 minutes' walk
- Henry VIII's chair leg, about 3 minutes' walk
Let the app find them for you
The City Pass app tells you when you walk past an Easter egg. £50 for the day, with entry to 9 places included.