Zmajski Most ( Dragon Bridge ), Ljubljana

Dragon Bridge

Ljubljana


The much-loved Dragon Bridge, topped with four scary-looking dragons on each corner, stands northeast of the Old Town, just beyond Vodnikov trg. The bridge was built in Viennese Secession (art nouveau) style and dates from 1900–01.


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