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Saraçhane Bridge

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Saraçhane Bridge

Saraçhane Bridge or the Sultan's Bridge is a historic bridge located over the Tunca River in Edirne, Turkey. It was built in 1451 AD on the orders of Şahabettin Pasha, the Beylerbey of Rumelia (Turkey in Europe) during the reign of Sultan Murad II.

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Country: Turkey

District: Edirne Province

Category: Bridges and Water Structures

Site History: 15th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 32 m

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