King Mindaugas Bridge
Vilnius 09200, Lithuania 42 m C
Description:
King Mindaugas Bridge is one of the 34 bridges of Vilnius, it is thrown over the picturesque river Vilia, another name is Neris.
The bridge is notable for the fact that it connects the Zhirmunai district with the so-called Old Town of Vilnius.
The bridge was designed by the team of the author, work has been going on since 2002. As a result, the bridge was completed in 2003, its grand opening was timed to coincide with the 750th anniversary of the coronation of Mindgaus, King of Lithuania.
Note that the length of the bridge is 101 meters, and the width is 19.75 meters. On the bridge there are 2 car lanes, as well as pedestrian and bicycle paths 5 meters wide. In total, about 17 million litas were invested in the construction of the bridge.
The bridge has a modern appearance, it is created from metal arc-shaped structures that are not overloaded with decorative elements.