The bridge over the river of Voskopoja (Moscopole), part of the road that leads to the monastery (1630) from which it got its name, belongs to a period of construction which coincides with the flourishing and high development of Voskopoja (Moscopole), during the XVII-XVIII century. The monastery in this period was the epicenter of Voskopoja life and an important economic pole. Thus the bridge served to connect this center with the rest of the village and further with the various caravan routes, which were engaged in trade. Its structure is formulated, by a main large arch (11 meters) and a small discharge one (4 meters) to suit the terrain, with a total length of about 52 meters and width of 4.6 meters, built with relatively simple construction techniques, a parapet with stone columns, similar to the stone bridges built in the same period. The passage is paved with mountain cobblestones, placed on a mat and bounded on both sides by a 70 cm wide curb. The bridge underwent restoration during 2019.

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Bridge of the Monastery of St. Prodhrom - Public Info

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