THE MAGICAL SPELL OF BELGRADE THAT LASTS A PANORAMA FROM 168 METERS, NEW BRIDGES AND PROMENADES THAT CHANGE THE FACE OF THE CITY
Yesterday, President Aleksandar Vučić, together with Mohamed Alabbar, founder and owner of Eagle Hills company, opened the viewing deck at Belgrade Tower, the tallest building not only in Belgrade Waterfront but also in the wider region. This viewing deck offers a panorama of almost all of Belgrade, and the building has 42 floors and is 168 meters high.
TL;DR
- The Belgrade Tower viewing deck, 168 meters high, has opened, offering city panoramas.
- The Belgrade Waterfront project, initiated in 2013, aimed to revitalize the Sava riverfront.
- The project faced criticism from opposition and civic initiatives but is presented as a significant European development.
- Future plans include extending the Sava promenade, connecting it to Ada Ciganlija, and reconstructing the old railway bridge into a pedestrian-bike path.
- A Ferris wheel, 'Belgrade Eye', is planned on the left bank of the Sava.
- The removal of rafts and renovation of the promenade aim to improve riverbank access and views.
- New infrastructure includes the Savski most bridge, access roads, and a tunnel connecting different city areas.
- A linear park is being constructed along the Sava and Danube rivers.
- The developments are expected to enhance citizens' use of riverbanks and boost tourism.
- The article contends that infrastructure development is transforming Belgrade into a modern European metropolis with long-term significance.