MiNr. 0154 Vardar Brücke in Skopje Besetzung Makedoniens (III) Bulgaria 11. Juni. 1921 Michel-Europa-Katalog Bulgaria 5095 M Old tykish bridge on Vardar river

MiNr. 0154 Vardar Brücke in Skopje Besetzung Makedoniens (III) Bulgaria 11. Juni. 1921 Michel-Europa-Katalog Bulgaria 5095 M Old tykish bridge on Vardar river

The Stone Bridge Taşköprü is a bridge across the Vardar River in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. The bridge is considered a symbol of Skopje and is the main element of the coat of arms of the city, which in turn is incorporated in the city's flag. The Stone Bridge connects Macedonia Square, in the center of Skopje, to the Old Bazaar. The bridge is also less frequently known as the Dušan Bridge after Stephen Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia.

The current Stone Bridge was built on Roman foundations under the patronage of Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror between 1451 and 1469.Throughout the centuries, the Stone Bridge was often damaged and then repaired. There is historical evidence that it once suffered during the great earthquake of 1555 which heavily damaged or destroyed four pillars. Renovations were carried out the same year. In 1944, explosives were placed on the bridge by Nazis. When Skopje was liberated, the activation of the explosives was prevented and the bridge was saved from destruction. The last reconstruction of the bridge began in 1994. The watchtower shaped like a mihrab was reconstructed in 2008.

Some executions have also taken place on this bridge, such as the execution of Karposh in 1689.
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Taken in: Macedonia / Skopje (show map)

Taken on: September 5, 2016

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