Kokkorou ancient stone bridge
The bridge of Kokkoros, Kokkoris, or Noutsos is a stone arched bridge in Central Zagori that connects the villages of Koukouli, Dilofo, and Kipi. The bridge was constructed around 1750. In the past, there was another bridge in the same location that was used to punish rustlers. Nutsos Karamisini of Vradeto sponsored the current bridge's construction in 1750. Alexis Nutsos, son of the original sponsor, restored the bridge in the late 18th or early 19th century. After some damage, the bridge was repaired in 1910-1911 by Grigoris Kokkoros of Kokkouli and the nearby communities. Kokkoros ran a mill near the bridge, therefore, it became known as Kokkoros' bridge. The Union of Zagorisians repaired the bridge in 1960, and it was designated a historical monument in 1964. When the legend that a treasure was hidden in the bridge was heard in 1977, unknown people damaged it. The bridge was later repaired.The bridge is a single span with a 23.6-metre arch span and a 13.3-metre arch height. The total length of the deck is 36.4 metres, and the width is 2.67 metres. Near the bridge lies the so-called "Davelis cave," named after George Davelis, who sought sanctuary there in 1881 while being pursued by Turks. A chapel dedicated to Agia Paraskevi and the mill of Kokkoros are located near the bridge.
Kokkorou ancient stone bridge
Place
Zagori