Dragon Bridge, Art Nouveau arch bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Four large copper dragon statues guard the corners of this reinforced concrete bridge that crosses the Ljubljanica River between Kopitar Street and Ressel Street.
Built between 1900 and 1901 during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this bridge replaced an oak structure damaged in the 1895 Easter earthquake.
The bridge design reflects the Vienna Secession architectural movement and features decorative elements created by architect Jurij Zaninović.
The structure spans 33 meters across the Ljubljanica River and represents one of Europe's earliest implementations of reinforced concrete bridge construction.
Sixteen smaller dragon statues complement the four main copper dragons, making this bridge the largest collection of dragon sculptures in Ljubljana.
Location: Ljubljana City Municipality
Official opening: April 10, 1901
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture, Vienna Secession
Length: 45 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete, iron
GPS coordinates: 46.05189,14.51040
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27
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