Belenski Bridge

The Belenski Bridge is located 1 km away from the town of Byala, Rousse region, on the road connecting Pleven and Rousse. It crosses the Yantra river. It was built by the great master Kolyu Ficheto between 1865 and 1867 by the order of Mithad Pasha. It is one of the most impressive architectural monuments from the period of the Bulgarian National Revival. It is 276 m long and 9 m wide. It has 14 arches, decorated with sculptures of animal heads. It is made of carved stone and lime plaster. Part of the bridge was carried away in a flood in 1897. Later, in 1922–1923, the bridge was restored, but in disharmony with the old part. Nowadays, the bridge is closed to vehicles. There is a monument to the Great Master on the left bank in front of the bridge.
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