St John's College
Cambridge
CB2 1TP
UK
Tour of the College
The Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs came into being because the building of New Court made necessary a second crossing of 
the river between it and Third Court, and New Court's architect seized the oportunity for some more charming and allusive romanticism. It must be noted, however, that the only real similarity between the Bridge of Sighs and its Venetian namesake is that both of them are covered bridges. Today it is part of the main thoroughfare through the College and used daily by those who live and work here.
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