Geyve İkinci Beyazıt Köprüsü, Ottoman stone bridge in Geyve, Turkey.
Geyve Second Beyazit Bridge is a stone crossing over the Sakarya River constructed from white limestone blocks arranged in a series of arches. The structure serves as a daily passage for both walkers and vehicles moving between the riverbanks.
The bridge was built in the late 15th century under Sultan Beyazit II and replaced an earlier crossing at this location. It represented an important step in improving trade and transportation connections across the region during that period.
The bridge displays traditional Ottoman craftsmanship through its decorative details and features an Arabic inscription that visitors can still see today. It reflects the building standards and pride of the era in which it was constructed.
The bridge is easily accessible to pedestrians and remains free of toll charges for vehicles, making it a cost-free crossing point. Visitors should be aware that this is an active traffic route and they should take care around passing vehicles.
Interestingly, water flows through only a small portion of the arches, while most of the openings pass over dry ground. This gives the bridge an unusual feature that shows how the river has shifted over time.
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