Bridge over Foša in Trogir

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The Bridge over Foša is a pedestrian bridge in Trogir, Croatia, that connects the old town center with the coast across the narrow channel known as Foša. It was built as a replacement for a previous wooden bridge and represents a significant architectural contribution to the area. The bridge is designed as a steel shell structure inspired by the shipbuilding heritage of Trogir, with an asymmetrical hyperbolic paraboloid shape that does not create a visual barrier within the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to connecting the two sides of the canal, the bridge also serves as a social space, with stands and a perforated structure for pedestrian interaction and relaxation. It was manufactured at the Vranjic shipyard and installed in one day. The construction cost was one million euros.

The former pedestrian bridge served as a link between the old city center and the coast across the narrow channel of Foša. It was installed in 2006 and was intended to be a temporary solution. Although functional, the wooden bridge became dilapidated over time, and its load-bearing capacity and durability no longer met the needs of pedestrian traffic. In addition, the wooden structure...