Bridge of Arta, Medieval stone bridge in Arta, Greece
The Bridge of Arta extends 130 meters across the Arachthos River with four asymmetrical arches and five piers constructed from large stone blocks.
The current structure dates from the Ottoman period between 1612 and 1615, though its foundations originate from earlier Hellenistic constructions of the third century BC.
Local folklore tells of a master builder who sacrificed his wife by burying her in the bridge foundations to prevent it from collapsing each night.
The bridge functions as a pedestrian crossing point with a width of 2.8 meters and stands 12 meters above the river, connecting both sides of Arta.
From 1881 to 1912, the highest point of this bridge marked the exact border between the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Greece.
Location: Artaion Municipality
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Length: 130 m
Made from material: stone
Website: https://discoverarta.gr/en/destinations/historical-bridge-of-arta
GPS coordinates: 39.15157,20.97427
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:30
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