About Kanuni Bridge
Kanuni Bridge (Turkish: Kanuni Köprüsü) or Palace Bridge (Saray Köprüsü), is a historic Ottoman bridge in Edirne, Turkey. It crosses the Tunca river, connecting Edirne Palace with the city. It is named after Suleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–1566), known in Turkish by the epithet "the Lawmaker" (Kanuni), who commissioned the construction.
Built in 1554 by the Ottoman master architect Mimar Sinan, the 60-metre-long (200 ft) and 4.50-metre-wide (14.8 ft) bridge has four arches.
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Location and Access
Kanuni Bridge is located in Edirne. Coordinates are 41.68670, 26.55900. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Edirne.
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Edirne Palace
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Mehmet Aga Fountain
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Edirne
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 41.68670, 26.55900
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