The Grain Bridge ( sl, Žitni most) is a footbridge over the Ljubljanica River in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is located between Tanner Street () and Gestrin Street (), and links the Petkovšek Embankment () on the left side of the river and the

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() on its right side. It is used by local residents and students of the Poljane Grammar School and has relieved of pedestrians the St. Peter's Bridge and the Dragon Bridge.

Name

The bridge is named after Grain Square, which is the old name of the nearby Ambrož Square () that was used in the 19th century for

grain trade The grain trade refers to the local and international trade in cereals and other food grains such as wheat, barley, maize, and rice. Grain is an important trade item because it is easily stored and transported with limited spoilage, unlike other ...

Construction

The construction of the bridge took place upon the plans by the architect Boris Podrecca. It was financed by the

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company, owned by

Jože Anderlič Jože is a male given name related to Joseph. Notable people with this name include: * Jože Babič (1917–1996), Slovenian film, theatre and television director * Jože Benko (born 1980), Slovenian football striker * Jože Berc (born 1944), Slov ...

. The ceremonial unveiling took place on 24 August 2010. In September 2010,

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, a professor of urban design and a vice-mayor of the City Municipality of Ljubljana, described the bridge as an "exceptionally beautiful art work".

Specifications and features of the bridge

The bridge is long and wide. It is paved with tonalite plates. In its central part its walking surface widens and a lookout platform with banks has been placed there. In the center of the bridge a plaque has been placed with the inscription "Grain Bridge. Built during the mayorship of Zoran Janković. Architect Boris Podrecca. Gifted to the city and its people by Jože Anderlič. August 2010."

References

External links

KID - Grain bridge
Bridges in Ljubljana Pedestrian bridges in Slovenia Bridges completed in 2010 Bridges over the Ljubljanica Center District, Ljubljana 21st-century architecture in Slovenia {{Slovenia-bridge-struct-stub