Kamara Bridge

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The Kamara Bridge is one of the most interesting and preserved stone bridges in the Shkumbini valley. It was built in 1717 by the architect-builder Ahmet of Elbasan. At the time of construction, it connected the medieval caravan route coming from Elbasan, following the route on the ancient Egnatia road to continue to Korçhe and further to North Macedonia, Greece. etc. The Kamara Bridge has an interesting architectural silhouette with harmonious proportions. As a construction, it stands out in its entirety and is gracefully connected to the natural surroundings of the mountain riverbed that surrounds it. In the vertical projection, the Kamara Bridge is a bumpy type of bridge over the main arch, which is a common architectural-structural solution to the bridges of this time. It rises over two arcs of circular segments with different spaces. Restoration work was done in 1982 by the Institute of Cultural Monuments in Tirana. A defensive wall was built on the right bank to eliminate corrosion on this side. The level of the parapet from the main arch on the right bank was also raised, and the cobblestones between them were filled with rising gravel to avoid flooding of the right support, making it difficult for passers-by. Today the bridge connects the Polis province with the national highway.

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Mirake
Librazhd, Albania

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