Meriç Bridge
Mecidiye Köprüsü
A mid-19th-century stone arch bridge with a viewing pavilion in the middle; a classic spot in Edirne for watching the sunset.
The Meriç Bridge (also known as the Mecidiye Bridge) was built between 1842 and 1847. It spans the Meriç River (Maritsa), is about 263 metres long, and has 12 arches. In the middle stands a viewing pavilion with arched windows, overlooking the wide river and the wooded banks on both sides. The sunset that turns the river red in the evening is Edirne's most popular view, and along the riverbank below the bridge are several open-air tea houses and restaurants. The bridge lies about 1.5 km south of the city centre, on the way to the Karaağaç district. It can be reached on foot or by minibus, and entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Grand Synagogue of Edirne
- Ali Pasha Bazaar
- Church of Sts. Constantine and Helen
- Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai
- Bedesten
- Old Mosque
- Macedonian Tower
- Üç Şerefeli Mosque