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Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge

Bridge·Višegrad

UNESCO World Heritage

About Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge

The bridge of Mehmed Paša Sokolović, built in 1571–77 by Mimar Sinan, crosses the Drina on eleven arches. Walk to the kapija, the terrace in the middle where, in Andrić’s novel, the townspeople met.

Why it's on our list

  • Eleven arches
  • Built 1571–77
  • UNESCO World Heritage

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