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Nivan Bridge, Zagori

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Nivan Bridge or Zagoria Bridge is a cultural heritage monument in Nivan - Zagori, Gjirokastra. This monument was approved in June 1973. Its typology is a bridge, built around the 18th century.

The bridge was built over the Zagoria river, between Gjirokastra and Përmet. It is composed of two arches: the main arch above the river and a smaller arch, above ground, at one of the legs of the bridge. The bridge is covered with cobblestones, with a length of 34 m and a width of 3.15 m. This bridge today, in addition to its function for the passage of animals and people, has become a visitable object for its history, curiosity and special architecture.