Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
The Roman Bridge is one of the most picturesque old bridges near Sarajevo, set at Plandište by Ilidža, its seven stone arches spanning the river Bosna. Despite its name, the bridge dates from the Ottoman period – it…
About this landmark
The Roman Bridge is one of the most picturesque old bridges near Sarajevo, set at Plandište by Ilidža, its seven stone arches spanning the river Bosna. Despite its name, the bridge dates from the Ottoman period – it was named for a relief of a human figure on one of its stone slabs and for the dressed stone reused from the nearby Roman settlement of Aquae Sulphurae.
Its exact date is unknown, but it is thought to date from the mid-16th century; around 1762 it was restored by Rustem-paša at the citizens' request. The bridge is just over fifty metres long and rests on six river piers with ice-breakers that protect it from the swollen river. Today it is one of only four preserved old stone bridges in Sarajevo and is listed among the national monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Set amid greenery near Ilidža, it is perfect for a quiet break and a riverside walk.
Gallery
Nearby
Sarajevo
Ali-Pasha's Mosque is one of the most beautiful and most harmonious mosques in classical Ottoman style in Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in 1560 or 1561 as a waqf of Hadim Ali Pasha — a man born in Drozgometva on the…
Sarajevo
The Ashkenazi Synagogue in Sarajevo is the only active synagogue in the city and one of the most important examples of pseudo-Moorish architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was built in 1902 for the Ashkenazi…
Sarajevo
At Mejdan is an archaeological site on the left bank of the Miljacka in Sarajevo, near Ćumurija bridge. It was named after the hippodrome where horses were traded in the 17th century. In 1544, Hadži Alija Bakr-baba…
Sarajevo
If you want to see Sarajevo at a glance, Avaz Twist Tower is a must-visit stop. Standing 175 meters tall, this architectural gem with its twisted glass facade is ranked among the most beautiful buildings in the world.…
Sarajevo
Baščaršijska Mosque, also known as the Havadže Durak Mosque, is one of Sarajevo's most beloved religious buildings, located in the heart of Baščaršija in the Stari Grad municipality. It was built as an endowment of…
Sarajevo
Brusa bezistan, built in 1551 on the orders of Rustem-paša, the grand vizier of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, is one of the most striking buildings in Sarajevo's Baščaršija. Recognisable by its six large roof domes…
