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A Scene from a Fairytale: An Old Stone Bridge Nestled Below Golija
In the village of Kumanica, just fifteen kilometers from Ivanjica, an old stone bridge has stood untouched over the Moravica River for several centuries. It has been called Roman since ancient times, although it was built during the Turkish era in the 15th century. It is difficult to determine who the diligent builders were, but judging by the technique, it could be the work of builders who constructed bridges in Prizren.
TL;DR
- The Roman Bridge in Kumanica, built in the 15th century, has stood for six centuries with minimal damage.
- It is considered a beautiful example of Turkish bridge construction, possibly built by those who worked on bridges in Prizren.
- The bridge's historical importance as a trade route and its current status as a tourist attraction near Golija Nature Park are highlighted.
- Its dimensions are 2.40 meters wide, approximately 14 meters long, with an arch opening of 6.72 meters and a height of about four meters.
- Construction materials include broken stone and schist rock, with a legend suggesting 30,000 eggs were used as binding material.
- The bridge, now pedestrian-only, was last restored in the eighties by the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments from Kraljevo.