The Ntempriz Bridge (Greek: Γέφυρα Ντεμπρίζ), also known as Strefeiko Gefyri (Greek: Στρεφέικο Γεφύρι), is an arch bridge situated in Messinia, approximately 1 km west of Strefi village crossing the canyon where Velikas river runs through. A few hundred meters southeast of the bridge there are the remains of Ntepriz castle which lies on a hill and its residents probably were primary users of the bridge. It was built during the Francocracy period in Greece, to connect Pylos with Messini broader areas. [1] [2]

Ntempriz Bridge

Γέφυρα Ντεμπρίζ
View to the south
Coordinates37°03′19.3″N 21°52′29.7″E / 37.055361°N 21.874917°E / 37.055361; 21.874917
CrossesVelikas river
LocaleStrefi, Messinia, Greece
Other name(s)Greek: Στρεφέικο Γεφύρι
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialLimestone
No. of spans2
History
Construction endFrancocracy
Location
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Description

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Made of limestone stones and having just enough width for a carriage, it is arched with two spans, a large main arched span with a slight obtuse angle that accommodates most of the river discharge and a secondary triangular much smaller one on side of the river it crosses. In the past a watermill used to be situated at its exit.

Date

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While most sources agree that the bridge was built during Francocracy, there hasn't been conducted enough research for a more precise date to be estimated. Nevertheless, it is considered to be one of oldest bridges in Messinia. [3]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Διαδρομές » Γέφυρα Ντεμπρίζ".
  2. ^ "Κάστρο Ντεμπρίζ".
  3. ^ "Γέφυρα Ντεμπρίζ".