Eagles' Bridge (Orlov Most), Sofia

Eagles' Bridge (Orlov Most) is a prominent bridge spanning the Perlovska River in the heart of Sofia. Its name is derived from the four eagle statues adorning it, symbolically representing its protectors and patrons.

Eagles' Bridge, near Vasil Levski National Stadium and Sofia's key attractions, is a major intersection where Evlogi Georgiev Blvd and Tsarigradsko Shose intersect, with Tsar Ivan Asen II Street ending here. It's the gateway to Sofia's city center for travelers from the southeast via Tsarigradsko Shose.

This bridge was constructed in 1891 under the supervision of Czech architect Václav Prošek, in collaboration with his brother Jozef and cousins Bohdan and Jiří. They also jointly designed and erected the Lions' Bridge, located at the northern entry point to central Sofia, in 1889. The total cost of constructing Eagles' Bridge amounted to 80,000 golden leva. Remarkably, one of the bridge's columns and bronze eagle statues are featured on the reverse side of the Bulgarian 20 levs banknote, issued in both 1999 and 2007.

Eagles' Bridge has frequently served as a focal point for various protests. Notably, in 2012, it became the epicenter of ecological protests opposing construction projects on Vitosha mountain and the Dyuni nature spot on the Black Sea coast.

Since 2009, Eagles' Bridge has been connected to the Sofia University Metro Station on the Sofia Metro M1 line, offering convenient access to the public. Furthermore, in August 2020, the Orlov Most Metro Station on the M3 line was inaugurated, enhancing the transportation network in the area.