Fatih Bridge

Fatih Bridge (Turkish: Fatih Köprüsü), a.k.a. Bönce Bridge, is a historic Ottoman bridge in Edirne, Turkey. It crosses the Tunca,[1] connecting Edirne Palace to the city.

Fatih Bridge

Fatih Köprüsü
Fatih Bridge over the Tunca and Kasr-ı Adalet (Justice Pavilion) in the background.
Coordinates41.69023°N 26.55638°E / 41.69023; 26.55638
CrossesTunca
LocaleEdirne, Turkey
Other name(s)Bönce Bridge
Named forMehmed the Conqueror
Characteristics
MaterialStone
No. of spans3
History
Construction end1452
Location

Constructed by the Ottoman sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1452, the bridge has three arches.

References

  1. Ottoman Architecture, John Freely, page 87, 2011


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