For the lovers of architectural and historical sites Kadin bridge is a must-see. It located in the center of the village of Nevestino, Kyustendil district. It was built in 1470, during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II. The bridge is about 100 meters long and about 5 meters wide. It consists of five arches, the middle one being the highest and giving the pointed shape of the bridge, built of large carved granite blocks. In each of the columns is left a window for drainage of water at high tide. It is covered with large granite slabs. The masonry railings are made of the same stone. Its architecture is a mixture of ancient medieval and renaissance forms.

The name “Kadin Bridge” comes from the Turkish “Kadan Cuprasi” or “Bride’s Bridge” and is associated with the legends of its construction.

According to the most popular one, the construction of the bridge was not going very well, because everything that the masters built during the day was carried away at night by the stormy waters of the Struma river. And so, the masters decided that for its successful completion they would have to sacrifice one of their wives; to be the first one to bring them food in the morning. The Struma bride, the wife of Master Manol, came first and she was walled up in the foundations of the bridge. Hence the bridge is called “Bride” – in Turkish “Kadan”.

Kadin Bridge is considered to be one of the most remarkable monuments of construction in Bulgaria from XV century. The bridge offers a beautiful view of the Rila Mountains. Nearby there is a small pier where you can enjoy the river and its flora and fauna and take nice photos of the bridge. Nnext to it there is a nice park with places for rest, relaxation and fishing.