Old Bridge, Svilengrad

The Old Bridge (Bulgarian: Стар мост, Star most) or Mustafa Pasha Bridge is a 16th-century arch bridge entirely made of stone. It is situated over the Maritsa in Svilengrad, southern Bulgaria. It was opened in 1529 and is a noted representative of early Ottoman architecture. The bridge is one of the symbols of Svilengrad and actually the feature thanks to which the town gained its present importance. It is about 300 m long, 6 m wide and has 20 ar... more

The Old Bridge (Bulgarian: Стар мост, Star most) or Mustafa Pasha Bridge is a 16th-century arch bridge entirely made of stone. It is situated over the Maritsa in Svilengrad, southern Bulgaria. It was opened in 1529 and is a noted representative of early Ottoman architecture. The bridge is one of the symbols of Svilengrad and actually the feature thanks to which the town gained its present importance. It is about 300 m long, 6 m wide and has 20 arches. A flood destroyed some of the arches in 1766 and a reconstruction ended in 1809. less