Photo: © Vasilis Papavasiliou
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Visit Komsatos Stone Bridge: A Hidden Treasure of Rodopi
Τhe stone bridge of Komsatos lies between the villages of Iasmos and Polyanthos in Northern Greece. It is located 500 meters north of the current bridge of the provincial road Xanthi - Komotini that runs through the village of Iasmos. The bridge is at the exit of the Komsatos river which originates from the Rhodope Mountains and flows into Lake Vistonida. River Komsatos is identified with the river Kossinitis. The bridge is at a distance of 400-600 meters from the village of Polyanthos and can easily be reached by following the information signs, found in the village.
In the surrounding area there are several sites of pre-Christian and Christian antiquities, including the Byzantine castle of Polyanthos, and a three-aisled early Christian Basilica located between the village of Polyanthos and the bridge. The Kompsatos bridge was a three-arched bridge running from west to east. Only the middle and eastern arch as well as the eastern apex still survive. The middle arch is slightly elevated and is the largest one with an opening of 21.80 meters and a height of 12 meters. The east arch has an opening of 17 meters. At the two mezzanines there are openings with a flat base and an arched roof. The bridge is built of paved stones by experienced craftsmen from the region of Epirus. This byzantine bridge dates back to the 15th century and is one of the most interesting attractions in the area.
GPS Coordinates 41.14112, 25.21089
