Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge

A bridge of immense historical and cultural value in this part of the world, popularized in Ivo Andric's "The Bridge on the Drina", a historical novel that was the main force behind its author's Nobel Prize for literature.

Several sections of the bridge were destroyed, and some damaged, but a large part of it is still the original construction. It's now a strictly pedestrian bridge under UNESCO protection.

Amazing place with a great historical value. A bridge that resists all the negative impacts through out the yeras, centuries. Anyone who is traveling through Bosnia should pay a visit to this amazing bridge . Nearby there is a hotel with a terrace where you can rest and have something to eat. Teracce has an amazing view on the bridge and Drina river.

Nice place to visit. You can enjoy the terrace next to the bridge with a magnificent view to the Drina river.

Impressive bridge. Easy parking next to it from the town side at just 1 euro per hour. I read the book by Ivo Andrič and enjoyed being there. Road to and from Višegrad requires patience

Unique bridge, totally in harmony with its surroundings. A work of real beauty. Read na drini cupria to get the full context.

The Višegrad Bridge was commissioned by Grand Vizier Mehmed Pasha Sokolović, who exercised power over a long period at the summit of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of three sultans as a tribute to his native region and a symbol of trade and prosperity. Construction of the bridge took place between 1571 and 1577. Major renovations of the bridge have taken place in 1664, 1875, 1911, 1940 and 1950–52. Three of its 11 arches were destroyed during World War I and five were damaged during World War II but subsequently restored.

a wonderful bridge of historical importance. it is worth visiting. it is even more beautiful to go under it with a tourist boat. we were lucky to be in Višegrad during the week when there were no crowds.

Wasn't prepare to come to visit here because our young host in Sarajevo said there was not much things to do in Visegrad 😅🙃.
On our way to cross the border to Serbia from Sarajevo in August 2019. From our car in the distance spot the bridge, breathtaking and magnificent👍👍👍 I felt we had to stop and walk on it on our own foot.
Due to our tight time schedule, I had to turn down locals' business to go for a boat ride on the Drina. We did a quick walk around of the part of the town next to the bridge. Lots of cafe and restaurant. Some coffee pot and souvenir stands too.
Definitely will come back here next time and stay a few days.

A historical bridge with beautiful views. Highly recommended. It's totally worth a visit.

Beautiful bridge, highly secured with cameras. Great idea for tourists is to spend night in Višegrad and have a walk on the bridge early morning when the sun is rising. If you lucky you might catch morning fog spreading across the river!

The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge is an iconic and beautiful structure that is well worth a visit for anyone traveling to Višegrad or the wider region. It is a testament to the skill and ingenuity of the architect and a symbol of the rich cultural heritage.

Very beautiful bridge with amazing views around it. So green and mountains. Light up nicely at night. Can watch it for hours. At night fog comes it incredible! My favorite part of town. Be careful with touts on the bridge

Drina river bridge of the famous book

Historical landmark described in the Nobel-Prize winning novel "Na Drini Ćuprija", a must-visit place in BiH.

Beautiful historic bride near the border of Serbia. Very beautiful and many opportunities to take a boat ride

What to say about this magnificent historical bridge...old, rich with history...Ivo Andrić made a book about it and got a Nobel Prize for it.
It's a very nice feeling to walk on it. To be here. Always wanted to visit this bridge and finally did it. For every recommendation.

The bridge is widely known because of Nobel Prize book “ The Bridge on the river Drina, written by Ivo Andrić. The bridge is 179.5 m long over river Drina. The bridge was built and completed 1577, on the order of Ottoman Grand Vizier Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic.

this bridge is live witness of history. It has survived so many decades and it is still one of the most beautiful things I have seen. Unfortunately because of the water level that is changed and became higher than in the past, because of the power plants, this bridge is nowadays is one of the most endangered cultural heritage in the world. also this bridge is described in the famous book by Nobel writer Ivo Andric called The bridge on the Drina. where the bridge there is a big Public parking but you have to pay for using it. It is also a good place to park a bus if you have a tourist group.

If you visit Visegrad, take the boat tour and you will hear nice stories about history of city, bridge and people that lived here. Great expirience. Eating cevapcici is a must.

Bridge with story, separates and connect people for centuries. This bridge has been sacrificed and took sacrifice. Our Nobel prize writer Ivo Andrić described it's personality in his book "Na Drini ćuprija"