Orlov Most

Orlov Most (Bulgarian: Орлов мост, meaning "Eagle's Bridge") is a bridge over the Perlovska River in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It gives the name to the important and busy juncture at which it is located. The name of the bridge itself comes from the four statues of eagles on it, which are, symbolically, its protectors and patrons.

Eagles' Bridge (български. Орлов мост, Orlov most) is a bridge over the Perlovska River in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It gives the name to the important and busy juncture at which it is located. The name of the bridge itself comes from the four statues of eagles on it, which are, symbolically, its protectors and patrons.

The bridge and juncture are located in the immediate proximity of the Vasil Levski National Stadium, the Monument to the Soviet Army and the park Borisova gradina. For the traffic entering Sofia from the east by Tsarigrad Road, Eagles' Bridge is the first juncture and the point from where the city centre is accessed.

The bridge was constructed in 1891 by Czech architect Václav Prošek, his brother Jozef and his cousins Bohdan and Jiří, who also designed and built together the similar but lion-themed Lavov Most in 1889.[1] The entire construction of the bridge cost 80,000 golden leva.

One of the bridge's columns and bronze eagles are depicted on the reverse of the Bulgarian 20 levs banknote, issued in 1999 and 2007.

See also

  • Lions' Bridge, Sofia
Listed in the following categories:
Post a comment
Tips & Hints
Arrange By:
Tomash Vishnevski
1 July 2013
Sometimes you can see things here that are changing Bulgarian history.
Daniel Roy
27 March 2018
Lots of green space nearby. Good spot for a sunny afternoon.
Webbicus
1 April 2014
Eagle's Bridge (Orlov most, Орлов мост) is built above Perlovska river. The name comes from the bronze statues of eagles who are its symbolic guardians and defenders. Built in 1891 as liberty symbol.
Anton Kharisov
2 December 2014
Наверное хорошее место для назначения свиданий, рядом есть много разных заведений, куда модно сходить. На любой вкус и бюджет.
Webbicus
1 April 2014
Орлов мост е построен над Перловска река - името му идва от бронзовите статуи на орли, които са негови символични покровители и защитници. Построен е през 1891 г. като символ на свободата.
Busra Defter
8 June 2013
Kafa dinlemek isteyenler icin ideal
Load more comments
foursquare.com
Map
1km from rayon Sredets, Bulgaria Get directions
Thu 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Fri 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Sat 1:00 PM–10:00 PM
Sun 1:00 PM–9:00 PM
Mon 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Tue 8:00 AM–2:00 PM

Eagles' Bridge on Foursquare

Orlov Most on Facebook

Hotels nearby

See all hotels See all
Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel Sofia

starting $147

H2O Hostel

starting $10

Silver House Hotel Sofia

starting $46

Arte Hotel

starting $73

Rila Hotel Sofia

starting $66

Santa Sofia

starting $45

Recommended sights nearby

See all See all
Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Lake Ariana

Lake Ariana (Български: Ариана (езеро)) is a tourist attraction,

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Monument to the Soviet Army, Sofia

The Monument to the Soviet Army (Bulgarian: Паметник на Съветскат

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Sofia University

The St. Clement of Ohrid University of Sofia or Sofia University

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Battenberg Mausoleum

The Memorial Tomb of Alexander I of Battenberg (Bulgarian:

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library

The SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library (Народна библио

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Monument to the Tsar Liberator

The Monument to the Tsar Liberator (Bulgarian: Паметник на Цар Освоб

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (abbreviated BAS, in Bulgarian:

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
National Gallery for Foreign Art

A Galeria Nacional de Arte Estrangeira (em bulgáro:

Similar tourist attractions

See all See all
Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Galata Bridge

The Galata Bridge (in Turkish Galata Köprüsü) is a bridge that sp

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
碓氷第三橋梁 (めがね橋)

碓氷第三橋梁 (めがね橋) is a tourist attraction, one of the Bridges in Sakamoto

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Rama IX Bridge

Rama IX Bridge is a bridge in Bangkok, Thailand over the Chao Phraya

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Suramadu Bridge

The Suramadu Bridge (Indonesian: Jembatan Suramadu), also known as the

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Dom Luís I Bridge

The Dom Luís I (or Luiz I) Bridge (português. Ponte Luís I or Luiz I)

See all similar places