Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
- States
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2007
- Location
- Republika Srpska, Sarajevo Macro Region
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 43.7814444444, 19.288025
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1260
- WH Site
- 1260
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The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture completed in 1577. Designed by the renowned architect Sinan, this elegant stone bridge features 11 arches and spans the river with graceful symmetry, reflecting engineering brilliance. Inscribed by UNESCO in 2007, it stands as a symbol of cultural exchange and historical significance. The bridge remains an enduring icon of the country’s Ottoman legacy.
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• Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge