Terzijski Bridge
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Terzijski Bridge sometimes called Tailors' Bridge, is located near the village of Bistražin
near Đakovica in Kosovo
. It is a very important example Ottoman bridge building in Serbia. It was built over the river Erenik, probably at the end of the 15th century, with its present appearance (from the 18th century), is a significant example of the terzijskog guild
from Đakovica, from which it received its name. Major reconstruction and restoration to its original appearance were held from 1982 to 1984. Today, the bridge is under the protection of the Republic of Serbia, it was declared a 'Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance'
in 1990.
route, which connected Đakovica with Prizren
, and the fact that the bridge was later expanded, due to changes of flow in the river Erenik. In the 18th century the bridge experienced major modifications, which gave it its current look. These works were financed by the Terzija guild from Đakovica, which is confirmed by an inscription carved in Turkish
on the bridge.
The bridge was built with trimmed stones, in dark gray and an ocher shade. Its length exceeds 190 meters, the width of the original pavement was over 3.5 meters and the bridge consists of 11 rounded arches, among which are embedded niches.
Bistražin
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near Đakovica in Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
. It is a very important example Ottoman bridge building in Serbia. It was built over the river Erenik, probably at the end of the 15th century, with its present appearance (from the 18th century), is a significant example of the terzijskog guild
Guild
A guild is an association of craftsmen in a particular trade. The earliest types of guild were formed as confraternities of workers. They were organized in a manner something between a trade union, a cartel, and a secret society...
from Đakovica, from which it received its name. Major reconstruction and restoration to its original appearance were held from 1982 to 1984. Today, the bridge is under the protection of the Republic of Serbia, it was declared a 'Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance'
Monuments of Culture of Exceptional Importance (Serbia)
Cultural Monuments of Exceptional Importance are the monuments in the Republic of Serbia that have the highest level of the State protection, and some of them are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites....
in 1990.
History
It is not known when exactly the bridge was built, but it is thought to have been at the end of the 15th century. That opinion is based on the fact that the bridge was erected on a medievalMiddle Ages
The Middle Ages is a periodization of European history from the 5th century to the 15th century. The Middle Ages follows the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and precedes the Early Modern Era. It is the middle period of a three-period division of Western history: Classic, Medieval and Modern...
route, which connected Đakovica with Prizren
Prizren
Prizren is a historical city located in southern Kosovo. It is the administrative center of the eponymous municipality and district.The city has a population of around 131,247 , mostly Albanians...
, and the fact that the bridge was later expanded, due to changes of flow in the river Erenik. In the 18th century the bridge experienced major modifications, which gave it its current look. These works were financed by the Terzija guild from Đakovica, which is confirmed by an inscription carved in Turkish
Turkish language
Turkish is a language spoken as a native language by over 83 million people worldwide, making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. Its speakers are located predominantly in Turkey and Northern Cyprus with smaller groups in Iraq, Greece, Bulgaria, the Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo,...
on the bridge.
The bridge was built with trimmed stones, in dark gray and an ocher shade. Its length exceeds 190 meters, the width of the original pavement was over 3.5 meters and the bridge consists of 11 rounded arches, among which are embedded niches.
See also
- Monument of Culture of Exceptional ImportanceMonuments of Culture of Exceptional Importance (Serbia)Cultural Monuments of Exceptional Importance are the monuments in the Republic of Serbia that have the highest level of the State protection, and some of them are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites....
- Tourism in SerbiaTourism in SerbiaSerbia stretches across two geographic and cultural regions of Europe: Central Europe and Southeast Europe. This boundary splits Serbia roughly in a ratio of 1:2 alongside the Danube and Sava rivers. The northern parts of the country are Central-European lowlands while the southern and central...
- Đakovica