Arslanagic Bridge, Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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N 42° 42.859 E 018° 21.223
34T E 283302 N 4732486
One of the most beautiful arch bridges built by the Ottomans in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Waymark Code: WMCX21
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Date Posted: 10/21/2011
Views: 16
The bridge was built in the 16th century at the village of Arslanagic, which is actually 5 Km from its current location. Yes, it's true, the brdige was moved, stone by stone! Why? Because a dam was built upper in the river and the bridge had been destroyed. This happened in the late 60's.
Length of bridge: About 80 m
Height of bridge: About 6 m in it's higher spot
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians and two wheels vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River
Date constructed: 16th Century
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unknown
Location:
Trebinje
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