Gorica Bridge, Ottoman stone bridge in Berat, Albania.
The Gorica Bridge spans 129 meters across the Osum River with seven stone arches and measures 5.3 meters in width at 10 meters above water level.
Initially constructed from wood in 1780 during Ahmet Kurt Pasha's time, the bridge underwent reconstruction with stone materials during the 1920s and 1930s.
The Orthodox ceremony of Cross Tossing takes place at the bridge each January 7th, when participants throw crosses into the Osum River.
The bridge connects the Gorica neighborhood with the Mangalemi quarter, serving as a primary pedestrian route between different sections of Berat.
Local folklore mentions a dungeon within the original wooden structure where a person would be confined without food to ensure the bridge's protection.
Location: Berat
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.70296,19.94477
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:40
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