Eiffel Bridge, Steel footbridge in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Description
The Eiffel Bridge spans the Miljacka River with steel trusses, connecting both riverbanks in central Sarajevo. It provides pedestrians with a direct crossing point and serves as a key walking route through the city center.
History
The structure was built in 1893 during Austro-Hungarian rule. It replaced an earlier wooden crossing that Ottoman governor Skender Pasha had constructed.
Culture
Local residents connect the bridge design to Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, though no official records confirm this link to the French engineer. The name references Skender Pasha, the governor whose earlier constructions preceded this crossing.
Practical
The structure underwent thorough restoration in 2004 and remains fully accessible for pedestrian crossing. The walkway is wide and offers safe passage across the river.
Did you know?
Couples attach padlocks to the railings, a custom found on many bridges across Europe. The practice symbolizes connection and commitment in lasting relationships.
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