Çobandede Bridge
Çobandede Köprüsü
A 12th-century multi-arched stone bridge about 130 metres long spanning the Aras River, one of the oldest stone bridges in Anatolia.
Located in Köprüköy about 55 km east of Erzurum, the bridge spans the Aras River. It was begun around 1160 during the Saltukid period and rebuilt by the Ottomans in the 16th century. Its six pointed arches are built from stones of two contrasting colors, giving it an elegant appearance. It can be combined with the Pasinler (Hasankale) hot springs and castle along the way for a half-day trip, and you can park beside the bridge to take photos.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hasankale (Pasinler) Castle and Hot Springs
- Narman Fairy Chimneys
- Aziziye Bastion
- Abdurrahman Gazi Tomb and Mosque
- Çifte Minareli Medrese
- Üç Kümbetler
- Erzurum Congress and National Struggle Museum
- Grand Mosque of Erzurum