Which parts of Belgrade does Branko's Bridge link?

The bridge crosses the Sava to link the city centre with Novi Beograd and Zemun.

Why is the bridge named Branko's Bridge?

The crossing takes its name from Brankova Street, which extends onto the bridge structure from the older part of the city.

What historical elements from previous bridges remain visible?

The crossing rests on the lower pylon sections of the former King Alexander Bridge, which feature Serbo-Byzantine concrete styling by Ivan Meštrović.

Is there lift access from the riverbank promenade to the bridge deck?

A designated elevator designed by Milutin Gec links the promenade along the Sava directly to the bridge path.

Can public transit be taken across Branko's Bridge?

Municipal bus routes cross the bridge deck to connect the old city with Novi Beograd and Zemun.

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Branko's Bridge: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

Daily commuters between New Belgrade and the old town learn quickly that walking across the span beats sitting through the frequent vehicle bottlenecks.

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About the place

Branko's Bridge connects central Belgrade directly with New Belgrade across the Sava, carrying heavy road transit, municipal bus routes, and separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists.

Erected to replace the fallen King Alexander Bridge, the crossing rests directly on the original stone pylons decorated by Ivan Meštrović in the Serbo-Byzantine style. The German firm MAN engineered the continuous steel box girder, while Belgrade company Mostprojekt later built a parallel span to double transit capacity. Its common name comes from Brankova Street, which feeds traffic from the historic quarter onto the deck.

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Trolleybuses once ran across the structure before municipal bus routes took over passenger transit between Zeleni Venac, New Belgrade, and Zemun. Chronic vehicle congestion makes crossing on foot a practical choice for daily commuters. A dedicated outdoor elevator designed by Milutin Gec links the deck cycle path to the riverbank promenade, while Mostogradnja carried out full renovations after severe walkway deterioration.

Associations

Ivan Meštrović PylonsSurviving pre-war supports carry concrete relief work in Serbo-Byzantine style.
Traffic BottlenecksSevere vehicle gridlock regularly delays bus commutes into the city center.
Bicycle ElevatorA dedicated lift connects the deck path directly to the riverside promenade.
Brankova StreetThe bridge took its established name from the busy thoroughfare feeding its deck.

Facts

The bridge superstructure rests on the preserved lower pylons of the pre-war King Alexander Bridge.
German engineering firm MAN designed the original steel box girder structure.
A public bicycle elevator designed by Milutin Gec links the deck pathway directly to the riverside promenade.
The bridge deck consists of twin separate structures built to double vehicular capacity.

Updated September 23, 2026Source: Wikipedia

Branko's Bridge: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

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Branko's Bridge connects central Belgrade directly with New Belgrade across the Sava, carrying heavy road transit, municipal bus routes, and separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists.

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