Dyavolski most, Ottoman stone bridge in Kardzhali Province, Bulgaria
The Dyavolski most spans 56 meters across the Arda River with three prominent arches and reaches a height of 11.5 meters above the water.
Master Dimitar constructed this bridge between 1515 and 1518 during Sultan Selim I reign to connect the Aegean Sea with the Thracian valley.
The bridge received official recognition as a monument of culture in February 1984, marking its importance in Bulgarian architectural heritage.
The structure stands 10 kilometers from Ardino town and connects to hiking paths, including the international Sultans Trail through the Rhodope Mountains.
The bridge construction features interlocked stones without mortar and displays a stone slab with an engraved footprint near its foundation.
Location: Kardzhali
Official opening: 1518
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Height: 11.5 m
Length: 56 m
Width: 3.5 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 41.62062,25.11421
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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