Bridges in Montenegro

#1.Djurdjevica Tara Bridge

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The Djurdjevica Tara Bridge is a concrete arch bridge that was constructed over the river Tara in northern Montenegro. One of the most famous bridges in Montenegro. It was built between 1937 and 1940 and at the time it was the highest arch bridge for vehicles in the area with the road being 172m above the Tara river. It consists of 5 arches. However, in order to stop the Italians from advancing a center arch was blown up with the assistance of the original engineer. This was repaired in 1946. The story about this bridge was depicted in a Yugoslav film, Most, in 1969. The bridge itself has also appeared in movies and books since then.

The bridge is located between the villages of Budečevica and Trešnjica.
Today this is a popular tourist destination and many curios stores and restaurants have opened in the area. One can even do bungee jumping from one of the arches that is directly above the Tara river.