Ovčiji Brod

Ovčiji Brod
Coordinates43°14′34″N 18°13′49″E / 43.24276°N 18.23035°E / 43.24276; 18.23035
CarriesPedestrians and bicycles
CrossesZalomka river
LocaleNevesinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Heritage statusKONS
Characteristics
DesignArch
MaterialStone
Total lengthcca 50 m (164 ft)
Width3 m (10 ft)
Height5 m (16 ft)
Longest span5 m (16 ft)
No. of spans3
Piers in water2
History
ArchitectMimar Hayruddin, apprentice of Mimar Sinan
Constructed byOttoman Empire
Construction end16th century
Rebuilt1883 repaired arch
Statistics
Daily trafficpedestrian
Location

Ovčiji Brod (transl.Sheep Crossing) is a 16th century Ottoman stone arch bridge spanning Zalomka river, which is located in Bratač village, Nevesinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is another masterpiece of Ottoman bridge building in Bosnia and Herzegovina.