Konitsa Bridge
Konitsa, Greece
A tall single-arch stone bridge over the Aoos at the mouth of its gorge. A riverside path leads on into the gorge to the monastery of Stomio.
The Konitsa Bridge is a single-arch stone bridge over the Aoos just south of the town of Konitsa in north-western Greece, near the Albanian border. It lies on the edge of Vikos-Aoos National Park and is an easy walk from the town centre.
It was completed in 1870 (one source says 1871). It is about 35 m long and roughly 20 m high. It was built by the master builder Ziogas Frontzos from the village of Pyrsogianni; earlier attempts by Turkish engineers to bridge the Aoos had failed. In the 20th century the bridge survived several attempts to destroy it: in 1918 the Turkish army tried to burn it, and later attempts to blow it up during the Greco-Italian War and the civil war that followed also failed.
Practical notes: the bridge is narrow, wide enough only for pedestrians, livestock and carts, and the low side walls offer little protection. A bell hangs under the arch to warn of strong winds. Cross with care.
- Nearest town
- Konitsa, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.0430, 20.7600
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping RV ParkingCampsite12 km from Konitsa Bridge
- Motorhome stopover · MonodendriMotorhome stopover22 km from Konitsa BridgeMotorhomes
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Konitsa Bridge?
Konitsa Bridge is in Konitsa, Greece, at GPS 40.0430, 20.7600. It is about 8 km from Megalo Papigko.
Can you camp near Konitsa Bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping RV Parking, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Konitsa Bridge?
Konitsa Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Zagori: stone villages and the Vikos Gorge.
What is there to see near Konitsa Bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Papingo Rock Pools (9 km), Oxia Viewpoint (15 km), Stone Bridges of Kipi (20 km) and Ioannina Castle (42 km).
When is the best time to visit Konitsa Bridge?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)