Stone Bridge
Stone Bridge features on the Gingerguide audio walk through Prizren. Give it roughly ~20 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.
- Type bridge
- Suggested visit ~20 min
- Prizren Prizren guide
About Stone Bridge
The Stone Bridge, Ura e Gurit, the Ottoman-style footbridge over the Lumbardhi river at the heart of the old town, rebuilt in 1982 after a flood destroyed it.
The bridge was first built around the 16th century of worked stone, for people on foot, with a high central arch. Road works in the 1960s damaged it, and the flood of November 1979 destroyed it completely.
Local people pushed for its return, and it was rebuilt in 1982 in its original style. It links the Shadërvan square with the Saraçhane quarter. It is free and open at all times, but the cobbles can be slippery when wet.
Did you know? The Stone Bridge of Prizren was first built around the 16th century as a footbridge of worked stone with three arches, the largest in the middle.
How long is a visit to Stone Bridge?
Set aside roughly ~20 min for Stone Bridge. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is Stone Bridge worth your time?
Stone Bridge is among the 13 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for Prizren, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.
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Sources and further reading
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