Stone Bridge (Skopje)
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| Stone Bridge Камен Мост |
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| Crosses | Vardar River |
| Locale | Skopje |
| Design | Arch Bridge |
| Total length | 214 m |
| Width | 6 m |
The Stone Bridge (Macedonian: Камен Мост) is a bridge across the Vardar River in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. Most evidence suggests that the bridge was constructed in the 15th century. The Stone Bridge connects Macedonia Square, in the Center of Skopje, to the Old Town of the city.[1]
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[edit] Architecture
The Stone Bridge is built of solid stone blocks and is supported by firm columns that are connected with 12 semicircular arcs. The bridge is 214 m long and 6 m wide. The guardhouse has recently been reconstructed. [2]
[edit] History
Throughout the centuries, the Stone Bridge was often damaged and then repaired. There is historical evidence that it once suffered during the great earthquake of 1555 which heavily damaged or destroyed four pillars. In 1944, explosives were placed on the bridge by fascists. But when Skopje was liberated, the activation of the explosives was prevented and the bridge was saved from a dreadful destruction. Many executions have also taken place on this bridge, such as the execution of revolutionary Hristijan Todorovski.
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 Stone Bridge in 1909 |
 Stone Bridge in 2005 |
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