Dragon Bridge
The Dragon Bridge is an iron and reinforced concrete arch bridge in Ljubljana that features Art Nouveau and Vienna Secession architecture. It is a monument of local significance and was opened in 1901. It is the 7th most looked-up sight in Slovenia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The bridge is located in Ljubljana, 0 km from the capital. The nearest airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport in Zgornji Brnik, which is 20 km from the city. Visitors can combine a visit to the bridge with other local sites, such as Ljubljana Cathedral at 0.2 km or Ljubljana Castle at 0.4 km. Other nearby locations include Postojna Cave at 38.2 km, Predjama Castle at 39.6 km, and Bled Castle at 47.4 km.
Temperatures vary throughout the year. July is the warmest month, with a high of 26 °C and a low of 15 °C. In contrast, January has a high of 4 °C and a low of -4 °C. June is the wettest month with about 145 mm of rain, and September is also wet with about 143 mm of rain. August sees about 135 mm of rain, and October sees about 139 mm. The bridge is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 69 | 72 | 94 | 102 | 111 | 145 | 114 | 135 | 143 | 139 | 132 | 114 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
