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During ongoing urban road improvement works in Rize, municipal authorities have uncovered a 200-year-old historic arch bridge, long concealed beneath layers of soil and asphalt. The bridge, known locally as “Citanin Bridge,” dates back to 1826 and will be restored and integrated into a public heritage space.
The structure had been partially buried in the 1940s and completely covered by the 1960s, following road elevation works. Despite decades of concealment, the bridge has remained structurally intact and is visible in historical photographs from the 1920s and 1930s.
Rize Mayor Rahmi Metin emphasized the cultural significance of the discovery, noting that the bridge has always been familiar to local residents.
“This bridge, built in 1826, has been known to our community for nearly two centuries. Its concealment over time does not diminish its historical presence. Fortunately, it was never damaged during previous road works,” Mayor Metin stated.
As part of the restoration plan, the bridge will be enclosed within a 120-square-meter chamber, featuring glass panels on the top and sides, allowing visitors to view the structure from above and below.
The project also includes stair access, specialized lighting for photography, and exhibition of historical artifacts found in the surrounding area.
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