Trnovo Bridge
bridge in Trnovo, Ljubljana
The Trnovo Bridge (Slovene: Trnovski most) is a bridge crossing the Gradaščica River in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is located in front of Trnovo Church at the end of Karun Street (Karunova ulica) to the south of the city centre and is a continuation of Emona Street (Emonska cesta). It connects the neighborhoods of Krakovo and Trnovo, the oldest Ljubljana suburbs, known for their market gardens and cultural events. A bridge has stood on the site since the late 17th century. The modern bridge was built between 1928 and 1932 by the constructor Matko Curk upon the plans of the architect Jože Plečnik. It is distinguished by its width and the trees that it bears. It is the most prominent object of Plečnik's renovation of the banks of the Gradaščica. Since August 2021, the Trnovo Bridge has been inscribed as part of Plečnik's legacy on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Architecture
The iron-concrete bridge, designed as a public space, has a roughly square platform with a width of 20 metres (66 ft). It is supported from below by a stone arch.
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