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Greece - Konitsa bridge


The Konitsa or Aoos bridge was built (although it looks older) by architect and stone-master Zioga Frontzou. The work started in 1823 and was finished in 1870. The single arch has a width of 40 meters and a height of 20 meters and is one of the biggest stone bridges in the Balkan. It’s not only the bridge, but also the location with the Aoos river flowing under the arch and an incredible view into the canyon with the natural beauty of the green mountains of the Vikos - Aoos National Park in the background.
Konitsa bridge is built on the place where the Aoos is narrowing with also some good rocks on both sides of the river. Therefore an one and only arch of big radius could steadily cover the distance, avoiding bigger and more expensive constructions.
When the Turks left Konitsa in 1913 they tried to blow the bridge, but they did not succeed.
Under the arch hangs a little bell, which warned crossing local people for strong winds. The bell was lost, but replaced in 1975.
Konitsa bridge is built on the place where the Aoos is narrowing with also some good rocks on both sides of the river. Therefore an one and only arch of big radius could steadily cover the distance, avoiding bigger and more expensive constructions.
When the Turks left Konitsa in 1913 they tried to blow the bridge, but they did not succeed.
Under the arch hangs a little bell, which warned crossing local people for strong winds. The bell was lost, but replaced in 1975.
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Thanks for sharing and also for your very interesting note, Jaap
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