History and archaeology / Bridge
Güvercin Bridge (Aesepus Bridge)
Gönen, Balıkesir
The remains of a late Roman bridge over the Gönen Çayı, known for the relieving openings in its piers.
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Its story
Güvercin Bridge is a late Roman bridge over the Gönen Çayı (Gönen Stream), known in antiquity as the Aisepos. The system of relieving openings that lighten the load on its piers is an advanced construction technique also seen on other Roman bridges in the region. Repaired and used in the Karesi Beylik and Ottoman periods, the bridge's main arches are now collapsed; the remains of its piers and part of the smaller arches can be seen in the riverbed. At the entrance to the plain where the Gönen Çayı reaches the sea, it makes for a short history stop.
Key facts
- Period
- Late Roman
- Status
- Ruined, remains
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
40.26746, 27.60233
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BCvercin_K%C3%B6pr%C3%BCs%C3%BC | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesepus_Bridge