Butcher Bridge

The Butchers' Bridge is a footbridge crossing the river Ljubljanica in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It connects the Ljubljana Central Market and the Petkovšek Embankment.

Type: Bridge
Description: Architectural landmark
Also known as: “Butchers‘ Bridge” and “Butchers’ Bridge”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dragon Bridge and Ljubljana Cathedral.

Dragon Bridge

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The Dragon Bridge is a road bridge located in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It crosses the Ljubljanica River. between Kopitar Street and Ressel Street, to the north of the Ljubljana Central Market at Vodnik Square. Dragon Bridge is situated 130 metres east of Butcher Bridge.

Ljubljana Cathedral

Church

Photo: Žiga, Public domain.

Ljubljana Cathedral, officially named Saint Nicholas's Church, also named Saint Nicholas's Cathedral, the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, or simply the Cathedral, is a cathedral in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Ljubljana Cathedral is situated 110 metres south of Butcher Bridge.

Ljubljana Castle

Castle

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Ljubljana Castle is a castle complex standing on Castle Hill above downtown Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is a key landmark of the town. Originally a medieval fortress, it was probably constructed in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century. Ljubljana Castle is situated 320 metres south of Butcher Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Center District and Ljubljana.

Center District

Suburb

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The Center District, or simply the Center, is a district of the City Municipality of Ljubljana in the centre of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It has an area of about 5 square kilometres.

Ljubljana

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Ljubljana is the small but delightful capital of Slovenia. While the city's population had grown to 295,500 in 2020, the sights and amenities are concentrated in the charming old centre.