History and archaeology / Bridge
Babaeski Bridge
Babaeski, Kırklareli
A stone bridge from the reign of Murad IV dated 1633–34 over the Babaeski stream, with an inscription pavilion at its center.
Its story
According to the verse inscription in the inscription pavilion at its center, Babaeski Bridge was built in 1633–34, in the reign of Murad IV. Evliya Çelebi writes that the bridge was built as a votive offering by Çoban Veli Kasım Ağa, who rose in the Janissary corps. Its pointed arches of cut stone and its inscription pavilion make it one of the fine examples of Ottoman bridge architecture. It is within walking distance of the town center.
Key facts
- Period
- Ottoman, 1633–1634
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
41.42767, 27.09885
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babaeski_K%C3%B6pr%C3%BCs%C3%BC | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6051682