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Saraçhane Bridge
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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