Uzunköprü, one of the most important cultural heritage of Turkey and Edirne, is the longest stone bridge in the world.
The bridge, which was started to be built in 1427 during the reign of Murad II, was completed in sixteen years and put into service in 1443. The master of Uzunköprü was Muslihittin Bey.
The bridge, which was mentioned in the Edirne Salnamesi as being 1392 meters long and 5.50 meters wide, is today 1272 meters long. Its width was increased to 6.80 - 6.90 meters in the 1964 repair by widening the two sides in the form of balconies. The bridge, which had 174 high arches in its first construction, has 164 high arches standing today.
On the left and right sides of the large eyes on the Ergene section, there are discharge eyes. There are some animal figures and stylized plant motifs symbolizing power and strength on the bridge piers and arch keystones. Among the animal figures here, a woman's head representing the moon is seen behind the hind legs of the lion. On the same face with this depiction, there is also a tulip motif in the reverse. Also on the other side is a depiction of an elephant symbolizing power and long life.
On the fountain located at the bridgehead, which was later moved, a marble inscription written in new letters has been placed in this section today, representing the repair inscription of Sultan Mahmud II, which was originally engraved during the Greek occupation. There are "S" and "C" curves and rose motifs at the top and bottom of the repair inscription.
The bridge, which is still in use today, has a 2.55 meter high, 4.50 meter wide triangular shaped history pavilion and two balconies.