 Roman time, and the smallness of the stones, the torus under the parapet, and the spandril projecting slightly over the arch, give it all the appearance of Turkish construction. But the grandeur of the work, the form of the arch, and tradition, all favour...  Dalmatia and Montenegro - Seite 60von John Gardner Wilkinson - 1848 - 454 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
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...the two parapets, 14'10. On its north side is a raised conduit of stone, looking like a foot- way, which conveys water over the bridge to the eastern...fact of the town being called Mostar, shows that an " old bridge " * already existed there, when it received that name ; and Mostar was a city long before... | |
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...the Pagans.' The Turks have entirely concealed the original masonry j not a block is to be seen of Roman time, and the smallness of the stones, the torus...Roman origin ; and the fact of the town being called Moitar, shows that an ' old bridge ' already existed there, when it received that name ; and Mostar... | |
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