Žvėrynas Bridge

The Žvėrynas Bridge (Lithuanian: Žvėryno tiltas) is a bridge over the Neris River in Vilnius, Lithuania. It connects Naujamiestis with the district of Žvėrynas.

Žvėrynas Bridge
Coordinates54°41′25″N 25°15′32″E
CrossesNeris River
LocaleVilnius
Preceded byIron Wolf Bridge
Followed byLiubartas Bridge
Characteristics
Total length103.1 metres (338 ft)[1]
Width11.35 metres (37.2 ft)[1]
Height11 metres (36 ft)[1]
History
Opened1892
Rebuilt1906
Location

History

The bridge was first built of timber in 1892 by a landowner in Žvėrynas.[2] The landowner hoped to make Žvėrynas a part of the Vilnius city, as it was a suburb at that time.[2] The bridge was rebuilt by the city in 1906 using a steel structure with stone piers.[3] It was overhauled in 1937.[3] The bridge suffered significant damage during the World War II but was repaired quite quickly.[3] In 1991, during the January Events, defensive barricades were built on the bridge.

In 2014, LED lighting was installed for colourful illuminations in the evenings.[1]

  • Timber bridge, circa 1900
    Timber bridge, circa 1900
  • Construction in 1906
    Construction in 1906
  • Bridge in 1934
    Bridge in 1934
  • Commemorative stone about the 1991 barricades
    Commemorative stone about the 1991 barricades
  • Lights on the bridge
    Lights on the bridge
  • Areal view, 2021
    Areal view, 2021

References
  1. "Žvėryno tiltas". MB "In Vilnius" (in Lithuanian). Archived from the original on 24 June 2022.
  2. "Žvėryno seniūnija / Žvėrynas". Vilnijos vartai (in Lithuanian). Archived from the original on 19 July 2021.
  3. Kabeikis, Henrikas-Adolfas (2004). Žvilgsnis į Lietuvos tiltus (PDF). Kaunas: Kopa. p. 69. ISBN 9955-9711-0-X.
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