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Stone Bridge (Skopje)
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The Stone Bridge (Macedonian: Камен мостⓘ; Albanian: Ura e gurit; Turkish: Taş köprüsü) is a bridge across the Vardar River in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, built by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.
Quick Facts Stone Bridge Камен Мост (Macedonian)Ura e Gurit (Albanian), Coordinates ...
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Coordinates | 41°59′49″N 21°25′59″E |
Crosses | Vardar River |
Locale | Skopje, North Macedonia |
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Design | arch bridge |
Total length | 214 m |
Width | 6 m |
History | |
Construction start | 1451 |
Construction end | 1469 |
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The bridge is considered a symbol of Skopje and is the main element of the coat of arms of the city, which in turn is incorporated in the city's flag.[1] It is located in Centar Municipality[2] and it connects Macedonia Square to the Old Bazaar.[3]