Grain Bridge Žitni most | |
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 Commemorative plaque of the Grain Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 46°03′06″N14°30′50″E / 46.051611°N 14.513797°E /46.051611; 14.513797 |
| Locale | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 36m (118 ft) |
| Width | 3.8m (12 ft) |
| History | |
| Architect | Boris Podrecca |
| Built | August 2010 |
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TheGrain Bridge (Slovene:Žitni most) is afootbridge over theLjubljanica River inLjubljana, the capital ofSlovenia. It is located betweenTanner Street (Usnjarska ulica) and Gestrin Street (Gestrinova ulica), and links thePetkovšek Embankment (Petkovškovo nabrežje) on the left side of the river and thePoljane Embankment (Poljanski nasip) on its right side. It is used by local residents and students of thePoljane Grammar School and has relieved of pedestrians theSt. Peter's Bridge and theDragon Bridge.[1]
The bridge is named after Grain Square, which is the old name of the nearbyAmbrož Square (Ambrožev trg) that was used in the 19th century forgrain trade.[2]
The construction of the bridge took place upon the plans by the architectBoris Podrecca. It was financed by theMons company, owned byJože Anderlič. The ceremonial unveiling took place on 24 August 2010.[3] In September 2010,Janez Koželj, a professor ofurban design and a vice-mayor of theCity Municipality of Ljubljana, described the bridge as an "exceptionally beautiful art work".[1]
The bridge is 36 metres (118 ft) long and 3.8 m (12 ft) wide. It is paved withtonalite plates. In its central part its walking surface widens and a lookout platform with banks has been placed there.[4] In the center of the bridge a plaque has been placed with the inscription "Grain Bridge. Built during the mayorship ofZoran Janković. Architect Boris Podrecca. Gifted to the city and its people by Jože Anderlič. August 2010."[5]
46°3′5.8″N14°30′49.67″E / 46.051611°N 14.5137972°E /46.051611; 14.5137972
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