Libeňský most, Concrete arch bridge in Holešovice and Libeň districts, Czech Republic.
Libeň Bridge is a concrete arch bridge between the Holešovice and Libeň districts that spans 780 meters across the Vltava River. It features five arches, measures 21 meters wide, and carries both road traffic and a tram line over the water.
The bridge opened on 29 October 1928, the tenth anniversary of Czechoslovakia, replacing a wooden provisional structure from 1903. It was designed by Pavel Janák with engineer František Mencl, and its name changed repeatedly: Baxa Bridge, Stalingrad Bridge from 1950 to 1962, then Libeň Bridge. The 2002 flood slightly damaged it.
The bridge displays Cubist design in its concrete forms, reflecting the experimental thinking of the 1920s. Visitors can observe these architectural choices directly in the arches and supporting pillars.
The bridge connects two important Prague districts and lets visitors walk across the river with views of the surroundings. The quieter hours are best for crossing and observing the street and tram traffic without rush.
The bridge has never undergone a major repair and is in long-term poor technical condition, with traffic restrictions in place. Its plain-concrete arch over the original riverbed, spanning 48 metres, is the largest of its kind in Europe.
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