Hradecky Bridge, Cast iron arch bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia
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.
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