Dryanovo bridge, Stone bridge in Dryanovo, Bulgaria.

The Dryanovo bridge is a stone structure with an arched design that spans the Dryanovo River. The structure displays the typical construction features of the 19th century and connects the two riverbanks through a solid, curved roadway.

The master builder Kolyu Ficheto completed construction in 1861, a key figure in Bulgarian architecture. The project emerged during a period when Bulgaria was developing its infrastructure under Ottoman rule.

The bridge was built during the Bulgarian National Revival and represents the craftsmanship of that era. Today both residents and visitors cross it daily, recognizing in its shape the mark of local building traditions.

The bridge is freely accessible on foot and remains active for both pedestrians and vehicles. It is advisable to watch for traffic when crossing and to explore the structure carefully given its age and use.

The bridge is the only one by Kolyu Ficheto that survives in its original form. Its three stone piers carry pointed cutwaters and arched flood openings, and the roadway rises slightly over the tallest, second arch. In 1877 Russian artillery under General Iosif Gurko crossed it and the structure held.