Fatih Bridge

Fatih Bridge is a three-arched stone structure spanning the Tunca River in Edirne that links the historic palace grounds to the city center. Its arched design demonstrates how Ottoman builders engineered sturdy crossings using stone and mortar without modern reinforcement.

Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror ordered this bridge built around 1452 to improve regional connections. It served as part of broader infrastructure work to strengthen communication and travel across Ottoman territories.

The bridge stands near the Justice Pavilion and represents the engineering methods of Ottoman bridge construction during the fifteenth century.

The bridge is easy to reach on foot from the palace grounds, where parking areas are located nearby. Morning visits offer good light for photography and fewer crowds than the afternoon.

Built entirely without iron reinforcement, the bridge relies on stone and mortar alone, showing remarkable engineering skill for its time. The arch angles were calculated so precisely that the structure has remained stable for centuries.

GPS coordinates: 41.69020,26.55640

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22