Aza bridge Aza körpüsü | |
|---|---|
| Crosses | Gilanchai river |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 46 meters |
| Width | 3.5 meters |
| History | |
| Construction end | XVII century |
| Rebuilt | 1997 |
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