History and archaeology / Bridge
Saraçhane Bridge
Merkez, Edirne
A Tunca bridge on the way to Sarayiçi, commissioned in 1451 by Şehabettin Paşa, Beylerbey of Rumelia.
Its story
Saraçhane Bridge is also known as the Şahabettin Paşa or Horozlu (Rooster) Bridge. It was commissioned in 1451 by Şehabettin Paşa, Beylerbey of Rumelia. The bridge, about 120 meters long, has 12 arches. Its central arch, which collapsed in 1702, was repaired in the reign of Mustafa II, and the bridge was lengthened. It takes its name from the Saraçhane neighborhood to its east and is a crossing often used by those walking to the Kırkpınar arena.
Key facts
- Length
- About 120 m
- Period
- Ottoman, 1451
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
41.68556, 26.55450
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara%C3%A7hane_K%C3%B6pr%C3%BCs%C3%BC | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara%C3%A7hane_Bridge | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7423473