UNESCO Temporary Heritage Historical Uzunköprü (Cisr-i Ergene) and Telli Çeşme Route

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Between 1426 and 1443, Ottoman Sultan II. Historical Uzunköprü (Cisr-i Ergene), built by Architect Muslihiddin by Murad II, is the longest stone bridge in the world that has survived to the present day, with a length of 1,392 meters and 174 high arches. The monumental structure, which was built for the Ottoman armies to safely cross the Ergene River swamps, famous for their floods, during the Balkan campaigns, was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Tentative List in 2015. There are lion, elephant, eagle, tulip and geometric Seljuk-Ottoman stone relief motifs on the cut stone arches of the bridge. The Historical Telli Fountain, built in 1797, located at the foot of the bridge at the town entrance, is the symbol of a centuries-old Balkan tradition where brides make wishes and drink water with their wired veils. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It was established in the Ergene River flood plain, at an average altitude of 18 meters above sea level. The bridge, which extends across the Ergene floodplain, which is a feeding area for large reeds, cranes, storks and herons, is a magnificent monument of engineering and environmental harmony. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees