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Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge is a historic bridge over the Drina River in Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The bridge was commissioned by the Ottoman Grand Vizier Mehmed Paša Sokolović in 1571 and was completed in 1577. It was designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan.

The bridge is considered to be one of the most impressive examples of Ottoman architecture in the Balkans and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. The bridge has 11 arches, spans 179.5 meters, and is 6 meters wide. The bridge was built from local stone and consists of two levels. The lower level has eleven arches, while the upper level has a flat surface that served as a road.

The bridge played an important role in the history of the region, serving as a major trade route between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. During World War I, the bridge was destroyed by the Austro-Hungarian Army, but it was later rebuilt. During the Bosnian War in the 1990s, the bridge was damaged again, but it has since been restored to its former glory.

Today, the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Visitors can walk across the bridge and enjoy stunning views of the Drina River and the surrounding mountains. The bridge is also a popular spot for fishing and swimming in the summer months.

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