The bridge design utilizes a cable-stayed system that was considered highly innovative for Yugoslav engineering in the late 1970s.
During its destruction in 1999, the central span fell directly into the Danube, severing the connection between the city's two banks for six years.
The reconstructed bridge was opened exactly six years to the day after its destruction, on October 7, 2005.
It is the third bridge to be built in Novi Sad at this specific location, following two previous pontoon or temporary crossings in history.
The Liberty Bridge (Most slobode) is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Danube River in Novi Sad, connecting the city center with Sremska Kamenica. Designed by architect Nikola Hajdin, it was originally opened in 1981 and features a distinctive A-shaped pylon system. The structure was completely destroyed by NATO airstrikes in 1999 during the Kosovo War. Reconstruction efforts concluded in 2005, restoring the vital transport link to its original specifications. It serves as a major arterial route for commuters and provides pedestrians with elevated views of the river and the Petrovaradin Fortress.
The riverbank on the Sremska Kamenica side looking back toward the bridge and the Novi Sad skyline.
Walk along the pedestrian paths on the side of the bridge for clear views of the river and nearby nature reserves.
Combine your visit with a walk through the nearby Kamenički Park on the Sremska Kamenica side.
Avoid walking across during peak rush hours as the pedestrian walkway is narrow and adjacent to heavy traffic lanes.
