History and archaeology / Bridge
Çeşnigir Bridge
Karakeçili, Kırıkkale
A cut-stone bridge over the Kızılırmak dated to the 13th century and repaired in the Ottoman period, today open only to pedestrians.
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Its story
Although the exact construction date and patron of the bridge are unknown, the general view is that it was built in the 13th century in the Seljuk period and repaired in the Ottoman period. On the Ankara–Kırşehir road, at a rocky point where the river offers the most suitable crossing, it was built with a slight curve so that its piers rest on the rock. Archival records state that there was a han and a mosque beside the bridge; no trace of them remains today. Closed to traffic after the construction of the Kapulukaya Dam, the bridge was restored in 2010 and left for pedestrian use. Together with the Kızılırmak and the Büklükale mound, it forms an impressive view.
Key facts
- Length
- About 110 m
- Period
- 13th century; Ottoman repairs; 2010 restoration
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Ankara–Kırşehir road, near Köprüköy
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
39.58090, 33.42929
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87e%C5%9Fnigir_K%C3%B6pr%C3%BCs%C3%BC | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87e%C5%9Fnigir_Bridge | https://kirikkale.ktb.gov.tr/TR-172544/karakecili.html | https://goturkiye.com/kirikkale/see | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=39.5808983&mlon=33.429289#map=17/39.5808983/33.429289