Mostar Bridge
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Topic: Mostar Bridge
Posted By: Kapikulu
Subject: Mostar Bridge
Date Posted: 09-Mar-2006 at 09:52
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In the Bosnian city of Mostar, there used to a stone bridge built in 1566 by Khayr-ad-din, one of the students of famous architect Mimar Sinan.That bridge, which was under protection of UNESCO, was one of the most beautiful and majestic Ottoman works ever...It was 28 meters long, and with that length, it was the longest stone bridge in all Europe. Unfortunately, later, war showed its terrific face and in 9 November 1993, this bridge was destroyed by Croat artillery. It had been rebuilt and repaired by Turkish artisans and reopened in 2004. Look at this beauty:
------------- We gave up your happiness Your hope would be enough; we couldn't find neither; we made up sorrows for ourselves; we couldn't be consoled; A Strange Orhan Veli |
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Posted By: Kilikya
Date Posted: 09-Mar-2006 at 10:21
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I was there when it was down. As a symbol of the ethnic harmony in Bosnia it was a very touching and eeire experience. Went back when it was rebuilt but couldn't quite catch the magic. |
Posted By: red clay
Date Posted: 13-Apr-2006 at 21:57
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Maybe seeing it like this can bring back a little of the magic. ------------- "Arguing with someone who hates you or your ideas, is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter what move you make, your opponent will walk all over the board and scramble the pieces". Unknown. |
