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Dragon Bridge
Bridge4.6 · 22 9334.1 · 2 772≈ 22 minFree entry343 m from the center
Spanning the Ljubljanica river, this iconic road bridge was inaugurated in 1901 to honor Emperor Franz Joseph I and stands as a prime monument of Vienna Secession architecture. As one of Europe's earliest reinforced concrete bridges, it is famed for its four fierce, sheet-copper dragon statues guarding each corner pedestal. With sixteen smaller winged griffins along the balustrades, the bridge embodies the mythical symbol of Ljubljana.
Highlights
- Four fierce sheet-copper dragon statues perched on corner plinths
- Pioneering reinforced concrete construction in Vienna Secession style
- The defining heraldic symbol and most photographed monument in Ljubljana
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