The Bridge of Justinian

Photo by Roman Bruehwiler.

The Bridge of Justinian is part of the Tentative list of Turkiye in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

The Bridge of Justinian is a late Roman bridge that was built to improve communications between the capital Constantinople and the eastern provinces of the empire. The stone bridge rests on seven main arches. It has a length of 350m. It used to span the Sangarius river, which since has changed its course.

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The coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.

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Zoë Sheng

Chinese-Canadian - 25-Jan-22 -

The Bridge of Justinian (T) by Zoë Sheng

Can't recommend this for even a stopover, although I can't say if this site ever opens for a better look. It seems to be closed off entirely, with just glances possible from the distance, and just covered up with a roof. So while it may be a great example of late Roman architectural-engineering I can't tell at all, and it doesn't seem to be in good shape to show that off anyway.


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Full Name
The Bridge of Justinian
Country
Turkiye
Added
2018
Type
Cultural
Categories
Human activity - Transport and Trade
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2018 Added to Tentative List

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The Bridge of Justinian (T)
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