Suleiman the Magnificent commissioned the bridge across the river in the 16th century. Now, 11 years after the historic structure was destroyed, a new bridge, created from white marble taken from the original quarry and brought to the site by Turkish engineers, takes its place. The new bridge cost US$15 million and is an exact replica of the original.
Fireworks Celebrate Re-Building of 16th Century Bridge
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-07-28 18:24
Residents of the Bosnoan city of Mostar are celebrating the re-opening of an historic bridge across the Neretva River The original bridge was built in 1566 and then destroyed during the Bosnian War.
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