It is the first cast-iron bridge built in Romania and the second in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The German name, Lügenbrücke, translates directly to Bridge of Lies, originating from a linguistic misunderstanding of the word 'lügen' (to lie) and 'leugner' (liars) related to the site's history.
The bridge is decorated with the coat of arms of Sibiu and the year of its completion, 1859.
Despite the legends regarding its collapse, the bridge was engineered with high-strength iron specifically to accommodate the heavy traffic of the city's commercial core.
The bridge stands on the site of a former gate tower that once connected the city's fortification walls.
The Bridge of Lies is a wrought-iron pedestrian bridge constructed in 1859, connecting the Small Square (Piața Mică) to the Huet Square in Sibiu, Romania. It serves as the primary link between the upper and lower towns of the historic center. The structure replaced a former wooden bridge that had existed on the same site since the 15th century. It is the oldest cast-iron bridge in Romania. The bridge is structurally supported by two pairs of side-arches featuring ornate metallic motifs. Local folklore claims the bridge possesses a sentient quality, purportedly collapsing or creaking if a falsehood is spoken while standing upon it. In 2026, the bridge remains a fully functional public thoroughfare for pedestrians crossing between the city's medieval sectors.
From the base of the bridge looking upward from the lower street level to capture the iron arches against the skyline.
Visit during the evening to see the bridge illuminated, which highlights the intricate ironwork.
Combine your visit with a walk through the adjacent Huet Square to view the Gothic architecture of the Evangelical Cathedral.
Be mindful of the bridge's surface, as the original metal plates can be slippery during rainfall.
Do not mistake the modern metal finish for a lack of historical significance; it is a protected heritage site.
