Six arches
Slightly pointed stone.
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An Ottoman stone bridge over the Neretva in the centre of Konjic, built in 1682-1683 by Ali-aga Hasečić, as a stone plaque at its middle records. It stands on six slightly pointed stone arches and is a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In March 1945 the retreating German army blew up its deck; the arches were badly damaged, but all five piers survived. After the Second World War it was patched up with iron beams and a tarmac lane for cars, and it stayed that way for more than fifty years. Between 2003 and 2009 the bridge was restored to its original appearance with European support and reopened on 16 June 2009, once again a landmark of Ottoman architecture in the country. Crossing is free and for pedestrians, and both riverbanks give lovely views of the arches, the green Neretva and the mosque and houses behind. Konjic is a handy stop on the road between Sarajevo and Mostar, and rafting trips on the Neretva start here.
Slightly pointed stone.
Clear green water.
The original look restored.
Over the Neretva, central Konjic
It was built in 1682-1683, its deck was blown up in March 1945, and it was restored to its original form between 2003 and 2009, reopening on 16 June 2009.