Where is Uzun Köprü?

Uzun Köprü is in Uzunköprü, Edirne.

How long does it take to visit Uzun Köprü?

The suggested visit time for Uzun Köprü is about 45 minutes.

What else is there to see near Uzun Köprü?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Uzun Köprü; the closest are Uzunköpru, Pehlivanköy Akarca Köprüsü, Pehlivanköy Camii.

Is Uzun Köprü on the way anywhere, and which route?

Uzun Köprü lies 1.7 km from the Istanbul – Edirne route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Uzun Köprü

It was commissioned by ll. Murat to Mimar Müslihiddin between 1426 - 1448 on the Ergene River. It is 1392 metres long, 6,80-6.90 metres wide in places, and has 174 arches. The foundations of the stone bridge are of two types: pointed and rounded.

Uzunköprü, Edirne

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Highlights

Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

It was commissioned by ll. Murat to Architect Müslihiddin between 1426 - 1448 on the Ergene River. It is 1392 metres long, 6,80-6.90 metres wide in places, and has 174 arches. The foundations of the stone bridge are of two types, pointed and rounded.

Source: Edirne Governorship.(2013). Culture and City in 81 Provinces, Edirne (1st Edition)

Places to Visit in Edirne Address: Uzunköprü/EDİRNE

According to Wikipedia

This historic stone bridge over the Ergene River in Edirne Province gave its name to the town of Uzunköprü. Commissioned by Murad II, the arch bridge is in the Ottoman architectural style. It is 1,392 metres long, is described as the world's longest stone bridge, and is on the Tentative World Heritage list.

Source: Uzunköprü Bridge, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words. · Source: Uzun Köprü, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words.

At a glance

Type: arch bridge, bridge
Commissioned by: Murad II
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Material: stone
Heritage designation: Tentative World Heritage Site, Immovable Cultural Property Requiring Protection (Group 1)
Length: 1392 m

Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Uzun Köprü sits within Uzunköprü, Edirne. The toroti catalogue holds 59 described stops across Edirne, 2 of them in Uzunköprü.

The nearest stop is Uzunköpru, 1.4 km to the northwest. Another 4 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Edirne route passes 1.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Uzunköpru1.4 km to the northwest Pehlivanköy Akarca Köprüsü21 km to the east Pehlivanköy Camii22 km to the northeast Kuştepe Köyü Camii26 km to the northeast

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Edirne1.7 km

Frequently asked

What is Uzun Köprü?: It was commissioned by ll. Murat to Mimar Müslihiddin between 1426 - 1448 on the Ergene River. It is 1392 metres long, 6,80-6.90 metres wide in places, and has 174 arches. The foundations of the stone bridge are of two types: pointed and rounded.
Where is Uzun Köprü?: Uzun Köprü is in Uzunköprü, Edirne.
How long does it take to visit Uzun Köprü?: The suggested visit time for Uzun Köprü is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Uzun Köprü?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Uzun Köprü; the closest are Uzunköpru, Pehlivanköy Akarca Köprüsü, Pehlivanköy Camii.
Is Uzun Köprü on the way anywhere, and which route?: Uzun Köprü lies 1.7 km from the Istanbul – Edirne route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.