Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge

bridge, Višegrad, Hungary

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The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge is a historic bridge that spans the Drina River in Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan in the 16th century, it was commissioned by Sokollu Mehmed Paša, an Ottoman grand vizier. The bridge is a significant example of Ottoman architecture and engineering. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007. The bridge is also famously featured in the novel The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andrić.12

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Višegrad is also where the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge crosses the Drina River. Designed by the Ottoman architect Sinan in the 16th century, the bridge was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007.
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Višegrad is also where the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge crosses the Drina River. Designed by the Ottoman architect Sinan in the 16th century, the bridge was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007.
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