Old Sava Bridge, Railway and road bridge in Belgrade, Serbia
The Old Sava Bridge is a steel arch structure stretching 430 meters across the river to link New Belgrade and Savski Venac. It carries both car traffic and tram lines, making it a key transport route through the city.
Built in 1942 during German occupation, this structure replaced the destroyed King Alexander Bridge as the sole crossing over the river in Belgrade. It became essential infrastructure after previous bridges were damaged.
Teacher Miladin Zaric prevented the bridge destruction in 1944 by alerting Soviet forces about German explosives, becoming a local hero memorialized through street art.
The bridge is actively used daily by thousands of cars and trams linking both sides of the city. Pedestrians can walk across it and enjoy views of the river and surrounding areas.
The steel structure was originally designed for the Tisza River area but was redirected to Belgrade due to wartime necessities. This unexpected rerouting shaped the city's transport story in ways planners never anticipated.
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