Papastathis Bridge, Stone arch bridge in Ioannina Municipality, Greece.
The Papastathis Bridge spans the Arachthos River with four arches, measuring 85 meters in length and featuring a main arch of 23.7 meters.
Constructed in 1746 by Abbot Agapios of Viliza Monastery, the bridge required additional funding from local villagers to complete its construction beyond the initial 175 Venetian florins.
The bridge holds a regional folk tale stating that when the Arachthos River rises at night, voices of a man and rooster echo from its foundation.
Visitors can access the bridge via the road from Anatoliki to Kotomista, following directional signs through the Arachthos river gorge.
During World War II in 1942, German forces attempted to destroy the bridge by bombing its central arch, yet the structure remained standing.
Location: Ioannina Municipality
Inception: 1746
Longest Span: 23.7 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 39.61658,21.02432
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:04
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