Pont Mindaugas

The King Mindaugas Bridge is a modern road bridge in the heart of Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, linking the Žirmūnai district with the city center and the Old Town. It spans the Neris River and was named in 2003 after the historical Lithuanian king Mindaugas. The bridge was built by the company Akcinė bendrovė "Tilsta" in cooperation with subcontractors. The dedication on July 6, 2003, was celebrated by Mayor Artūras Zuokas and Prime Minister Algirdas Brazauskas in front of thousands of spectators. Before the official opening, the structure's stability was tested with trucks. Today the bridge serves as an important traffic route and a striking landmark on the city skyline.