History and archaeology / Bridge
Hıdırlık Bridge
Merkez, Tokat
A Seljuk bridge over the Yeşilırmak dated 1250, with five arches and 151 meters long; today open to pedestrians.
Its story
The bridge was built in 1250, during the joint reign of three Seljuk sultan brothers; its inscription mentions the name of Hamid bin Ebu'l Kasım et-Tusî. The five-arched cut-stone structure is about 151 meters long and 7 meters wide. Stories that it was built to reconcile the brothers are a legend. Today it is open to pedestrians only and is a good stop on a riverside walk.
Key facts
- Built
- 1250
- Arches
- 5
- Length
- 151 m
- Admission
- Free
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
40.33043, 36.55589
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tokat.ktb.gov.tr/TR-231604/han-hamam-ve-kopruler.html | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C4%B1d%C4%B1rl%C4%B1k_K%C3%B6pr%C3%BCs%C3%BC | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1078958307 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118946523