Fountains, Squares and Bridges

Aoos or Konitsa Bridge, The biggest in the Balkans

Aoos or Konitsa Bridge: the characteristic of this famous bridge, which was built in 1870 by the Foreman Ziogas Frontzos from Pyrsogianni, is its enormous unique stringer that may also be the biggest in the Balkans. Its opening is 40 meters and its height is 20 meters. The location where it is found is captivating with Aoos river flowing under its arch and Aoos gorge impressing with its incredible natural beauty. This bridge, which still preserves under its arch the bell that warned for the powerful winds that rendered the crossing dangerous, is a genuine work of artand links the human culture with the wild nature in a magical way. In 1913 when the Turks left from Konitsa, they attempted toblow the bridge, but they did not succeed.

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