The Tsar's Bridge - Carev Most (1894) near Niksic, Montenegro
Carev Most (Serbian: Tsar's bridge) is a monumental historical bridge in Montenegro near Niksic town. It is considered to be a major state-protected landmark despite being non-actively used nowadays. "Carev most" means "Tsar's Bridge" and it had been named after Russian Emperor Alexander III, who financed construction of the object in the year 1894. It crosses Zeta river and its valley. It is remarkable for its significant length (270 m) and many spans (18) - the highest span measures 13 meters. The bridge is much wider than the modern river channel: this is because of presence of a large backwater pool there in the past, which was drained in the 20th century in times of Josip Broz Tito. Nowadays the river's channel is straightened and strengthened by concrete in this area, so only one span actually crosses the river. Under this (the highest) span nowadays a little pedestrian doubling bridge exists. A local road passes by the bridge, it connects Niksic (to the north) and mountainous and rural areas to the south with places such as Pandurica castle and Ostrog Monastery. The road's general direction is similar to more modern European route E762 and Niksic - Podgorica railway. They are situated slightly to the West and go through mountains via several tunnels. Northern end of the bridge's road is connected to the mound ~12 m high and ~600 m long, coming to Niksic southern suburbs.
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Location: Carev Most, Niksic, Montenegro, Balkans, Southern Europe
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