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Ura e Mesit Shkodër Albania

By Abdulla Diku

It is located 8 km from the city of Shkodra on the river Kir, it is a cultural monument of great value and a symbol of the civilization of the area. Built in 1768 by Mehmet Pashë Bushati, the ridge bridge located over the river Kir served to connect Drishti with Shkodra. Being a monument with great architectural and technical values, this bridge is an object that attracts many visitors. With a length of 108 meters, a width of 3.40 meters and with 13 non-symmetrical arches, hewn stones were used for its construction, while the track was made of stone slabs. The value of this bridge is also increased by the picturesque terrain near it with rocks and clean water

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