The bridge was commissioned as part of the preparations for the return of prisoners from the Ottoman Empire.
The bronze eagle sculptures were cast in the Viennese foundry of Rudolf Philipp Waagner.
The Perlovska River beneath the bridge is mostly covered, integrated into the city's modern road infrastructure.
The bridge's name serves as a popular central meeting point for locals in Sofia.
The architecture reflects a transition from late 19th-century Neo-Renaissance styles common in post-liberation Sofia.
Eagles' Bridge (Orlov Most) is a prominent landmark in Sofia located at the intersection of Tsar Osvoboditel and Evlogi and Hristo Georgievi boulevards. Completed in 1891, the bridge was designed by architect Vaclav Prosek to honor political prisoners returning from exile in Diyarbakir. The structure is defined by its four pillars topped with bronze sculptures of eagles, which serve as the city's symbolic guardians. It is situated over the Perlovska River, which is currently channeled underground at this point. The bridge acts as a primary connection between the city center and the southeastern residential districts. It remains a historic site of protest and a central point for social gatherings in the Bulgarian capital.
The sidewalk on the corner near the park entrance provides the clearest angle of the eagle sculptures against the skyline.
Visit during the early morning to avoid the heavy vehicle traffic that characterizes this major intersection.
Observe the bronze eagles from the sidewalk level to see the detailed craftsmanship.
Combine a visit here with a walk through the adjacent Borisova Gradina park.
Do not attempt to cross the busy intersection on foot outside of designated pedestrian crossings, as traffic is constant.
