Franjo Tuđman Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
The Franjo Tuđman Bridge extends 518 meters across Rijeka Dubrovačka, featuring an A-shaped pylon and 38 cable stays connecting to the main span.
Construction of the bridge began in October 1998 following a redesign by the University of Zagreb, with completion and inauguration occurring in May 2002.
The bridge carries the name of Croatia's first president, replacing its initial designation as Dubrovnik Bridge through an official naming process in 2004.
The structure carries the D8 state road at the western entrance to Dubrovnik, providing essential access to Port of Gruž for vehicles and commercial transport.
The bridge incorporates 27 to 61 steel wire cables within protective polyethylene pipes, rising to a total height of 141.5 meters from its foundation.
Location: Dubrovnik
Inception: May 11, 2002
Official opening: 2002
Height: 52 m
Length: 518 m
Part of: Adriatic Highway
GPS coordinates: 42.66806,18.07917
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
The historic districts display local architecture from medieval to baroque periods. The streets connect markets, cafes and old houses. The quarters preserve elements from their time of origin, from Romanesque churches to neoclassical facades.
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Mokošica
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Bellevue Beach
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