Cobblers' Bridge (Cevljarski Most) in Ljubljana

Cobblers' Bridge (Cevljarski Most)

Ljubljana, Slovenia

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What is the famous bridge in Ljubljana?

The Dragon Bridge, adorned with its iconic dragon statues, features in some of the most recognisable images of Ljubljana.

Why are there three bridges in Ljubljana?

Thus the city of Ljubljana got money to rebuild the bridge. The funds were used to enlarge the transmission capacity of the bridge by building two extra bridges on each side of the existing one for the pedestrians. This was designed by Plecnik and is believed to be of unique construction.

What is the story of the dragon bridge in Ljubljana?

Legend. There is a legend that Jason was the founder of Ljubljana, and he and his Argonauts killed a dragon. This is one of the four dragon statues in the bridge. According to local legends, when a virgin crosses the bridge, the dragons will wag their tails.

Who was the famous architect in Ljubljana?

The famous architect Jože Plečnik put Ljubljana on the pedestal of modern European capitals with his masterpieces. If you take a walk through Plečnik's Ljubljana with the master himself, you will also be able to discover the many visionary ideas that Plečnik was unable to realise.