History and archaeology / Bridge
Historic Murat Bridge
Merkez, Muş
A historic stone bridge of Seljuk origin crossing the Murat River on the Muş–Varto road, with 12 spans and a length of about 143 meters.
Its story
The first construction of the bridge over the Murat River is attributed to the Seljuk period, the 13th century; its exact construction date is not known. The bridge was repaired several times over the centuries and took its present appearance largely from repairs in the 19th century; its marble inscription is thought to belong to a repair. With a length of about 143 meters, a width of 4.8 meters and 12 spans, it is one of the largest historic bridges in the region. Illuminated in 2010, the bridge's surroundings were landscaped as a park in 2020. It is about 12–15 km from the city center; with its evening lights and river view it is a lovely stop for photography.
Key facts
- Period
- Seljuk (13th c.), 19th-c. repairs
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Muş–Varto highway, ~12–15 km from the center
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
38.86289, 41.51282
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://mus.ktb.gov.tr/TR-56147/kopruler.html | https://mus.ktb.gov.tr/TR-321685/mus-gezi-rotalari.html | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murat_K%C3%B6pr%C3%BCs%C3%BC | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/8639208584