The dragon is the symbol and the protector of Ljubljana and has a pride of place on the city coat of arms and on the Dragon Bridge. Legend has it that Ljubljana was founded by Jason, a hero from Greek mythology who stole a golden fleece from King Aeëtes and fled abroad Argo. Argonauts traveled across Black sea up Danube and Sava river until they reached Ljubljanica river and dismantled their ship and carried it to the Adriatic coast. On their way they stopped at a large lake in the marshes near the source of the Ljubljanica where a dragon was said to dwell, whereupon Jason fought, defeated, and killed the monster. Dragon figures are part of city tradition in present-day Ljubljana and you will see them wherever you go. 20 dragons can be found on the Dragons bridge. Football and basketball club’s Olimpija symbol is the dragon and their most fierce supporters of Ljubljana sports teams are called Green Dragons.
The dragon is the protector of Ljubljana, which has its place of honor in the city coat of arms and adorns the Dragon Bridge, which has become a synonym for visiting Ljubljana.
Legend has it that Ljubljana was founded by the mythical Greek hero Jason, who stole the Golden Fleece from King Aeëtes,
and then with his companions, the Argonauts, on the ship Argo, fled across the Black Sea up the Danube and Sava rivers all the way to the Ljubljanica, where the Argonauts disassembled the ship, transported it to the Adriatic Sea, where they reassembled it and returned to Greece.
On their way to the sea, they stopped at the source of the Ljubljanica river, at a large lake and marsh, where a dragon lived, which Jason defeated and killed.
The Dragon Bridge is adorned and protected by as many as 20 dragons, which have become the most recognizable element of Ljubljana.
Ljubljana sports clubs also have the dragon as their symbol, and there is no sport without fervent supporters who go by the name of Green Dragons!