Old Bridge, Svilengrad
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| The Old Bridge (Старият мост) | |
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| Carries | Traffic, pedestrians |
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| Crosses | Maritsa |
| Locale | Svilengrad, Bulgaria |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Longest span | 18 m |
| Total length | 300 m |
| Width | 6 m |
| Opening date | 1529 |
The Old Bridge (Старият мост) or Mustafa Pasha Bridge is a 16th-century arch bridge entirely made of stone. It is situated over the Maritsa in Svilengrad, southern Bulgaria. It was opened in 1529 and is a noted representative of early Ottoman architecture. The bridge is one of the symbols of Svilengrad and actually the feature thanks to which the town gained its present importance. It is about 300 m long, 6 m wide and has 20 arches.[1]
A flood destroyed some of the arches in 1766 and a reconstruction ended in 1809.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Pictures of Bulgaria. Settlements: Svilengrad. Visited 16 April 2006.
- ^ Bridges in Bulgaria. Arch stone bridge over Maritsa River at Svilengrad town. Visited 11 May 2006.
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