Festina lente, Pedestrian bridge over Miljacka River in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Festina Lente bridge spans 38 meters across the Miljacka River, featuring a distinctive loop in its middle section and glass railings throughout the structure.
Three industrial design students from the Academy of Fine Arts won the construction tender in 2007, leading to the bridge's completion and inauguration in August 2012.
The name Festina Lente, meaning 'make haste slowly' in Latin, reflects the bridge's design philosophy of encouraging pedestrians to pause and observe their surroundings.
The structure incorporates covered sections with integrated benches and white LED lighting, connecting the Mak Dizdar embankment to Radiceva Street.
The bridge's central loop creates an enclosed space above the water, with one bench area covered in grass and another constructed from stone.
Location: Sarajevo
Location: Sarajevo Canton
Official opening: August 22, 2012
GPS coordinates: 43.85629,18.41761
Latest update: March 13, 2025 15:44
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