Kemerdere Bridge
Amasra Center, Amasra
The Roman Bridge at Amasra’s Gateway
On the road from Bartın to Amasra, with just 3 kilometres left to go, you pass through a valley: Kemerdere. In this valley stands a historic arch bridge, part of the road network built in the Roman period.
Kemerdere Bridge is a road bridge that is not immediately obvious as you drive over it, but which commands admiration once noticed. In the cool shade of the walnut grove valley, it embodies the Roman engineering approach to bridge construction.
Amasra’s Roman Road Network
Amastris (modern Amasra), one of Rome’s most important Black Sea ports, was connected to its surroundings by a network of roads. These roads carried trade goods, Roman legions and administrative officials. Kemerdere Bridge is one of the surviving sections of that road network.
Do Not Confuse with the Kemere Bridge in Town
Amasra has two important historic bridges:
- Kemere Bridge: In the city centre, connecting the peninsula to the mainland, Roman period, still in active use
- Kemerdere Bridge: 3 km from the city, on the Bartın road, a valley crossing
When planning a visit, both can be included on the same itinerary — ideal for a day combining an in-town walk with an out-of-town history excursion.
Getting There
Visible from the roadside on the Bartın–Amasra road as it crosses the Kemerdere valley. A brief stop can be made by car.