Tara River Canyon, Montenegro
From series “10 Natural Wonders of the World”Lenght: 80 km. Deepness: 1,300 meters.
The Durmitor Park is the most important natural landmark of Montenegro. It’s enlisted in in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Its territory features the Tara river canyon that is striking with its beauty and majesty of the surrounding landscape. The depth of the canyon is about 1 300 meters and length is 80 km. Today, the place is very popular among fans of hiking in scenic places, as well as among white water rafting fans.
Those who prefer pedestrian walks will have an opportunity to see another iconic landmark during the tour. It’s the Durdevica Bridge. The pathwalk over the river was built in 1937 and actually became the only way of connecting the southern part of Montenegro to the northern bank. This historic bridge is the starting point of a classic tour through the canyon of the Tara river. Travelers can reach it by car.
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