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title: Kaptanpaşa Bridge
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  primary: Kaptanpaşa Bridge
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  disambiguation: Historical Kaptanpaşa Bridge in Çayeli, Rize, Turkey.  26m long, single-span arch bridge on ancient trade route.
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  tags:
    - BlackSea
    - Bridge
    - Çayeli
author: Ömer Faruk Mamat
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updated_at: 2025-08-28T23:49:58.602196+03:00
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# Kaptanpaşa Bridge

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*Kaptanpaşa Bridge*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Other Name(s) | Kestanelik,Tolenis |
| Width(Text) | 2.4 meters |
| Location | Çayeli - Rize / Türkiye |
| Lenght | 26 meters |

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## Article Content

[Kaptanpaşa Bridge](/en/detay/kaptanpasa-koprusu-4fa56/llms.txt) is a historical arch bridge located in the [Çayeli district](/en/detay/cayeli-district-782a6/llms.txt) of [Rize province](/en/detay/rize-province-4517e/llms.txt), Türkiye. The bridge has a single span with a round arch and shows differences in the use of materials in its architecture. While cut stone was used in the arch and railing sections of the bridge, irregular rubble stone material was preferred in other parts and in the pavement of the bridge road.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/08/16/CDWddS3t482YYUNpQQAVfUBN4NlWAP4g.jpeg)
*Kaptanpaşa Bridge (Türkiye Kültür Portalı)*

Extending in an east–west direction, Kaptanpaşa Bridge has a length of 26 meters and a width of 2.40 meters. Its strength comes from the arch piers built on the bedrock of the stream bed where it stands. The fact that the bridge is located on the historical trade route continuing from [İncesu](/en/detay/incesu-district-9d67f/llms.txt) Plateau towards İspir increases its historical importance. Written sources state that the master of the bridge was from Suçatı Village of Pazar district. Today, the structure is connected to the vehicle road and is also known among the locals by the names "Tolenis" and "Kestanelik.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. “Kaptanpaşa Köprüsü.” Türkiye Kültür Portalı. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/rize/gezilecekyer/kaptanpasa-koprusuKaradeniz Turizm Portalı. “Yeşiltepe Köyü Kaptanpaşa Köprüsü.” karadeniz.gov.tr. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://karadeniz.gov.tr/yesiltepe-koyu-kaptanpasa-koprusu/Kültür Envanteri. “Yeşiltepe Kaptanpaşa Köprüsü.” kulturenvanteri. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/yesiltepe-kaptanpasa-koprusu/#17.1/40.967083/40.794733

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