Belenski most

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Belenski most built?1865-1867
2. How long is Belenski most?276 meters
3. How wide is Belenski most?6 meters
4. What is the location?Northern Bulgaria, 1 km from Byala, Ruse Province, over the Yantra River
5. What is the builder?Kolyu Ficheto
6. Who built the Belenski most?The bridge was designed and built by the Bulgarian master builder Kolyu Ficheto. He was commissioned by the Turkish statesman Midhat Pasha.

Bulgarian National Revival: A 19th-century period of cultural and national awakening in Bulgaria, emphasizing national identity and heritage.
Ottoman Empire: A vast empire that ruled over parts of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa for over 600 years.
Cutwaters: Triangular or pointed structures built on the upstream side of bridge piers to reduce the impact of water flow and debris.
Limestone: A sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate, often used as a building material.