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Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü
It is located on the Yağlıdere – Alucra highway route, over the Yağlıdere River. Its inscription, which provides information about the construction date of the bridge and the person who commissioned it, has partially survived to the present day. It was built by Kethüdazade Emin Ağa in Hijri 1232 (Gregorian 1816). In terms of materials, finely dressed andesite was used in the arch; rubble in the spandrel walls, and cut stone in the parapets. The bridge has a round arch and a single span. The arch opening is broad.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
It is located on the Yağlıdere – Alucra highway route, over the Yağlıdere River. Its inscription, which provides information about the construction date of the bridge and the person who commissioned it, has partially survived to the present day. It was built in Hijri 1232 (Gregorian 1816) by Kethüdazade Emin Ağa. In terms of materials, finely dressed andesite was used in the arch; rubble stone in the spandrel walls, and cut stone in the railings. The bridge has a round arch and a single span. The arch opening is broad. The dimensions of the arch stones are close to each other and they are rectangular in shape. The facades of the arch facing the downstream and upstream sides were formed by arranging these stones in one vertical row and two horizontal rows. Four barbican niches were carved opposite each other in the arch barrel. The niches were designed close to the springing level and are square in shape.
The top of the arch, which sits on the rocky ground of the stream bed on both sides, is surrounded by a narrower relieving arch with a slight outward projection. The deck section slopes and is stepped from the arch keystone level to both sides, and its surface is paved with rubble stone. It is seen that the railings, built in rubble stone masonry, were later renewed with cut stone material. The bridge, restored in the recent past, is generally in sound condition today and is closed to vehicle traffic.
Sahibü’l-hayrat ve’l-hasenat
Ve ragubü’l-cennetü’d-derecât
Kethüdazade Emin Ağ…
Hayratıdır …
Source: Giresun Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Places to Visit in Giresun Address: Ümütbükü Village Yağlıdere/Giresun
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü sits within Yağlıdere, Giresun. The toroti catalogue holds 74 described stops across Giresun, 4 of them in Yağlıdere.
The nearest stop is Andoz Kalesi, 5.9 km to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Samsun – Trabzon route passes 12 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü?
- It is located on the Yağlıdere – Alucra highway route, over the Yağlıdere River. Its inscription, which provides information about the construction date of the bridge and the person who commissioned it, has partially survived to the present day. It was built by Kethüdazade Emin Ağa in Hijri 1232 (Gregorian 1816). In terms of materials, finely dressed andesite was used in the arch; rubble in the spandrel walls, and cut stone in the parapets. The bridge has a round arch and a single span. The arch opening is broad.
- Where is Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü?
- Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü is in Yağlıdere, Giresun.
- How long does it take to visit Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü?
- The suggested visit time for Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü; the closest are Andoz Kalesi, Yağlidere Tekkeköy Cami, Şahin Kayası.
- Is Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Yağlidere Ağa Köprüsü lies 12 km from the Samsun – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.