Meteora takes action to restore historic stone bridges

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The historic stone bridges of Epirus and Pindos, masterpieces of traditional craftsmanship, remain enduring symbols of Greece’s cultural and architectural heritage, according to amna. Many of the finest examples are found in the Municipality of Meteora, which is moving forward with preservation and repair projects, particularly after the damage caused by Storm Daniel.

Mayor Lefteris Avramopoulos emphasized their significance, stating: “The stone bridges of the Municipality of Meteora are not merely technical constructions of the past. They are living parts of our history, our identity, and our cultural heritage. They are symbols of connection—not only geographical, but also human and cultural.”

He highlighted the Sarakina Bridge, badly damaged during the storm, as “a monument of national importance.” Studies are being finalized in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, while funding for its full restoration is being pursued. Similar efforts are underway for the Gkikas Bridge in Kranea, where works have already begun.

“As the Municipal Authority, we are committed to protecting, highlighting, and utilising all the historic bridges of our region—not only as monuments of the past, but also as pillars of sustainable development and cultural revival in the Municipality of Meteora,” the mayor noted, adding: “Because for the Municipality of Meteora, the stone bridges are not merely witnesses of history. They are history itself.”

Among the oldest bridges is Balta, built in 1403 over the Kakoplevritis ravine, while others include the single-arch Delis Bridge (1860), Psyrra Bridge (1790), and Michos Bridge (1799). The seven-arched Sarakina Bridge, spanning the Pineios River, remains the most striking and is set for complete restoration.

Source: amna.gr

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