King Alexander Bridge, Belgrade
Facts and practical information
King Alexander Bridge, in full The Bridge of King Alexander Karađorđević or The Bridge of the Knightly King Alexander, was a road and tram bridge over the Sava river, in Belgrade, capital of Yugoslavia. It was the first permanent road bridge across the Sava in Belgrade after almost 250 years and the Long Bridge from 1688. Finished in 1934, it was damaged and out of use since 1941, and fully demolished in 1944, during World War II. Its pylons were later used for the modern Branko's Bridge, built in 1956. The bridge was revered while existed being described as "gorgeous" and "one of the most important object ever built in Belgrade". ()
Savski Venac (Bara Venecija)Belgrade
King Alexander Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Knez Mihailova Street, Obilićev Venac, Princess Ljubica's Residence, Museum of Contemporary Art.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to King Alexander Bridge?
How to get to King Alexander Bridge by public transport?
Tram
- Бранков Мост • Lines: 11, 11L, 12L5, 2 (4 min walk)
- Пристаниште • Lines: 11, 11L, 12L5, 2 (8 min walk)
Bus
- Бранков Мост • Lines: 15, 16, 27E, 35, 60, 65, 67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 77, 84, 95, E4, E6, Eko1 (6 min walk)
- Kosančićev Venac • Lines: Врабац (7 min walk)
Trolleybus
- Студентски Трг • Lines: 28, 29, 41 (15 min walk)
- Трг Републике • Lines: 28, 29, 41 (16 min walk)