Rijeka Crnojevića bridge (Serbian: Мост на Ријеци Црнојевића, romanized: Most na Rijeci Crnojevića), also known as Danilo's Bridge (Serbian: Данилов мост, romanized: Danilov most) is a bridge in Rijeka Crnojevića, Montenegro. The bridge spans the Crnojević River[1] and is one of the most important historical monuments and tourist attractions in Cetinje municipality. The bridge connected Rijeka Crnojevića with the medieval town of Obod, located on a hilltop across the river, which was the location of the first South Slavic printing house.
Rijeka Crnojevića bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 42°21′21″N 19°01′28″E / 42.355801°N 19.024326°E |
| Crosses | Crnojević River |
| Locale | Rijeka Crnojevića, Montenegro |
| Official name | Most na Rijeci Crnojevića |
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| Total length | 43m |
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| Opened | 1853 |
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History
editBuilding of the bridge was commissioned in 1853 by the Montenegrin Prince Danilo, who erected the bridge in memory of his father Stanko Petrović.[2] On the left bank of the river, adjacent to the bridge, Danilo also built a one-story house, popularly called Mostina.[3] Danilo's bridge replaced the previous wooden bridge across the river, which was built by his predecessor Petar II Petrović-Njegoš.
Characteristics
editDanilo's Bridge is a double-arched limestone bridge. Its total length is 43 meters.