Fatih Bridge (Turkish: Fatih Köprüsü), a.k.a. Bönce Bridge, is a historic Ottoman bridge in Edirne, Turkey. It crosses the Tunca,[1] connecting Edirne Palace to the city.
Fatih Bridge Fatih Köprüsü | |
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 Fatih Bridge over the Tunca and Kasr-ı Adalet (Justice Pavilion) in the background. | |
| Coordinates | 41°41′25″N 26°33′23″E / 41.69023°N 26.55638°E |
| Crosses | Tunca |
| Locale | Edirne, Turkey |
| Other name(s) | Bönce Bridge |
| Named for | Mehmed the Conqueror |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Stone |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1452 |
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Constructed by the Ottoman sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1452, the bridge has three arches.
References
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