About Uzunköprü Bridge
Uzunköprü (lit. transl. Long Bridge), formerly Cisr-i Ergene, is a 15th-century Ottoman stone bridge over the River Ergene in Edirne Province, northwestern Turkey. The bridge gave its name to the nearby town of Uzunköprü and is claimed to be the world's longest stone bridge. It was built to facilitate crossing the Ergene for troops during river floods, and to replace a wooden bridge; previous structures had rapidly deteriorated or had been destroyed.
Construction of the bridge began in 1426/7, and ended in 1443/4. The newly-completed bridge had a length of 1,392 metres (4,567 ft), spanning 174 arches. The stones include several figures and motifs, which were replaced over time.
The bridge was repaired following earthquakes and floods, which decreased its length, and the number of its arches. In 1971, it was widened to 6.80 metres (22.3 ft) and was covered over with steel and concrete. Heavy vehicles were banned from using the bridge in 2013, as an alternative concrete bridge was being built. The bridge was closed to traffic in September 2021 for another restoration project after cracks had started to appear in the stones a few years earlier. One aim of the restoration is to excavate some of the buried arches.
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Location and Access
Uzunköprü Bridge is located in Uzunköprü district, Edirne. Coordinates are 41.27608, 26.67669. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Edirne.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Edirne
- District Uzunköprü
- Category Historical Places
- Period Osmanlı · 1443
- Opening hours Açık alan
- Entrance Ücretsiz
- Visit duration 30 dakika
- Best season Yıl boyu
- Coordinates 41.27608, 26.67669
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