Jek Bridge, Historic bridge across Gradaščica River in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Jek Bridge is an arch bridge over the Gradaščica River, just before it flows into the Ljubljanica. The present structure was built in 1903 to plans by the city building office, replacing an earlier wooden bridge. It is 20.6 metres long and 8 metres wide, with wrought-iron railings on both sides.
Built in 1903 to replace an older wooden bridge at this location, it keeps its original design. The structure reflects early 1900s engineering practices that have endured over time.
The name comes from the local term na Jeku, meaning 'on the hill', linking it to an old wharf area in Ljubljana. Locals use it regularly as part of their daily routes through the city.
The bridge is easy to reach on foot and offers a straightforward crossing over the river in any season. You can explore the surrounding area to better understand its place in the local transport network.
The bridge is 20.6 metres long and 8 metres wide, with a wrought-iron railing on both sides. Its several Slovene names — Jekarski, Jeklarski, Jekavski and Razorčev most — come from the toponym na Jeku (from German Ecke, 'hill'), once referring to a nearby wharf, and from the former Razorec Inn at Cerkvena ulica 1, today Eipprova ulica.
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