Turkey 🇹🇷 ~Adana, and in the Mediterranean “Oldest Roman Bridge in the World, Still in Use”
On our drive from Eastern to Southwestern Turkey, we have reached the shores of the Mediterranean. It is beautiful!
Earlier in the day
Along the way, we stopped to view another ancient Roman Arch Bridge in Adana. As we continued driving, we passed by two large castles on the shores of the water. One was a ruin, and the other had been restored. I was driving, the big guy was resting his eyes, so we did not stop. Too much traffic for me to try to get shot on the fly. It is not often we do not brake for Castles and Fortresses, but we have to push ourselves for the long drive from East to West, in order to see what we came to see, before it is time to leave Turkey.
It was built in the age of the Roman Empire in Adana, and it is a prominent symbol of the city. Taş Köprü was built by the Romans, during their Empire 1700 years ago.
Today, it is the oldest bridge in the world that is still actively used. After its restoration in 2006, on pedestrians and bikes are allowed to cross.
The Bridge is over 1,046 feet long and over 37 feet across. Of the 21 round arches built into the bridge, 14 are still visible today.
The precious River Seyhan is spanned by the ancient Taskopru Stone Bridge which was built by Hadrian: 117–138 AD and repaired in the 6th and 9th centuries by Justinian.
It is worth noting that to built a stone bridge 1,046 feet long stone in Roman times was a real feat.
The city’s name originates in Mythology, where it was said to have been founded by Adanus; the son of Cronus; god of weather, who was Zeus’ father.
Due to its being in the heart of that fertile center, Adana has been an important city for many civilizations over the centuries, dating back to the Hitties.
By the time we reached Mersin, the Mediterranean was in full few, and the water was showing off
Later, we stopped for dinner at a roadside restaurant near the water. The good in Turkey is so good. We’ve never been disappointed at any stop. Plenty of traditional dishes offered, everywhere.
We spent last night in Anamur, in a hotel with a great view for $26. The price is good, but the rub is; no WiFi 😌 We are trying to use our 3G and hope its strong enough to post.
Today, we will make it to Antalya, a popular Mediterranean beach town with sites to see. If it’s great, we might stay two nights. That is, if, there is WiFi and laundry service. We shall see.
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