Macestus Bridge

The Macestus Bridge or Bridge of Sultançayır was a Roman bridge across the Macestus River at , in the northwestern part of modern-day . Its flattened arches, slender and the hollow chamber system documented the progress made in late antique bridge building.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Historic site
  • Description: bridge in Balıkesir, Turkey
  • Also known as: “Macestos Bridge”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aziziye and Sülecik.

Village
is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of , in Turkey. Its population is 150.

Village
is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of , in Turkey. Its population is 70.

Village
is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of , in Turkey. Its population is 535. is situated 2½ km northeast of Macestus Bridge.

Macestus Bridge

Latitude
39.86535° or 39° 51′ 55″ north
Longitude
28.16522° or 28° 9′ 55″ east
Open location code
8GFCV588+43
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4569463924
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q1886340
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Macestus Bridge” goes by many names.

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