- Location: Podgorica, Nova Varos
- Total length: 173 m, above the water object - 140 m
- Height: 57 m
The main administrative center of Montenegro, Podgorica , surprises with its unique atmosphere. In its architecture, the elements of the new and the old are perfectly combined. One of the main attractions of the city is the Millennium Bridge. Let's find out more about what it's interesting.
In which year did the Millennium Bridge be built?
The opening of the Millenium Bridge (Millennium Bridge) took place in the summer of 2005. July 13 in Montenegro celebrate the Day of Statehood , and the bridge has become a real gift not only for the inhabitants of Podgorica, but for the whole of Montenegro. The construction project was created by the Podgorica engineering professor Mladen Ulicevic. Its cost is estimated at 7 million euros. This cable-stayed bridge has a pylon height of 57 m. It has a wide road, and on its sides there are pedestrian paths. The suspension structure is supported by 12 powerful cables and 24 counterweights.
Where is the Millennium Bridge?
The unique automobile and pedestrian Millennium Bridge is built above the Moracha River in the center of Podgorica, in the north of Nova Varos. This is an amazingly beautiful building - a symbol of the new millennium, in which for the small state of Montenegro, the era of technological progress is coming. The modern design of the Millennium Bridge is very harmoniously blended with both the New and the Old Town. Therefore this place enjoys well-deserved popularity, and its visit is included in all tourist routes.
To see interesting construction tourists come not only from different parts of Montenegro, but also from other countries. From here you can see the beautiful river landscape of the surrounding area of Murochi. The Millennium Bridge serves as an adornment for the whole city. Especially impressive, it looks in the dark, when it lights up a special bright backlight.
Which streets are near the Millennium Bridge?
The Millennium Bridge joins the boulevard of I. Chernoevich in the central part of the Old Town and the street on June 13 in the new district. Next to this landmark was another beautiful modern building erected - the pedestrian Moscow Bridge . From it the best review of the Millennium Bridge opens. Walking along it, it's worth to visit the monument to the famous Soviet bard Vladimir Vysotsky located on the western bank of the Morač river.
Having moved across the bridge, you will get to the beautiful park of Negosh, in which it is pleasant to take a walk on a hot summer day. For tourists who have arrived by car, near the park there is a convenient paid parking.
How to get to the Millennium Bridge?
Podgorica is a relatively small city, and you can explore it by walking. If you want, you can use the services of a local taxi. Their fee is about € 0.70 per 1 km in the city plus 5-10% of the tip from the total amount. In the center of the city there is a taxi rank in the central square, between the post office and the Hotel Crna Gora.