The Stambolov Bridge (Bulgarian: Стамболовия мост, Stambolovya most) is a bridge in the town of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.[1]
Covered Bridge (Стамболов мост) | |
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| Coordinates | 43°04′54″N 25°38′14″E / 43.081758°N 25.637214°E |
| Carries | pedestrians |
| Crosses | the Yantra |
| Locale | Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 28 m |
| History | |
| Opened | 1900 |
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Belgian, Italian, Bulgarian specialists and Bulgarian workers took part in the construction.[2] On May 24, 1932, the legendary Bulgarian pilot Petko Popganchev passes by DAR 7 plane under the bridge without crashing. This caused a real sensation in the town.[3]
