Hradecky Bridge

Hradecky Bridge is a cast iron arch structure spanning the Ljubljanica River and connecting Hrenova Street in the Trnovo district with the Prule neighborhood in the city center. The bridge features a modular construction method that was pioneering for its time.

The bridge opened in 1867 and replaced a wooden predecessor at the same location formerly called Cobblers' Bridge. Engineer Johann Hermann from Vienna designed this new iron structure.

The bridge bears the name of Johann Nepomuk Hradecky, a former mayor of Ljubljana. This naming reflects how the city honors its administrative figures through its public spaces.

This crossing serves pedestrians and cyclists as a direct route between two central districts. The bridge is located on a main pedestrian path and is easy to access from nearby streets.

This bridge was among the first of its kind globally to use a hinged arch design, which allowed for movement and flexibility. It remains Slovenia's only preserved cast iron bridge, making it a rare example of this engineering approach.

Location: Ljubljana City Municipality

Official opening: 1867

GPS coordinates: 46.04436,14.50575

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08