Greece is filled with bridges. One-arched, three-arched, built of stone with the passion of the craftsmen of the time. There is a bridge called Manolis Bridge, however, that has a unique peculiarity. It appears and disappears depending on the time of year.
The bridge is located near Karpenisi specifically on the river Agrafiotis. This masterpiece of folk architecture is called the “Manolis Bridge”. It is a single-arched bridge with a diameter of about 30 meters. According to its inscription “It was built in 1659, the founders Dimitrios and Manolis”. The bridge, like the majority in Greece, is the work of a craftsman from the region of Epirus.
Manolis Chrysiotis had settled in the village of Dafni with his wife. According to tradition, the couple could not have children. Thus, the three great works of the master are paralleled as his children. The “boy” is the bridge. His daughters are the churches of Agia Paraskevi in Chryso and Agia Paraskevi in Vraggiana.
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The history of the bridge

The phenomenon of “extinction”

When it is visible and when is not.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The Manolis Bridge is located near Karpenisi on the river Agrafiotis in Greece. It is a single-arched stone bridge built in 1659 by craftsmen Dimitrios and Manolis from the Epirus region.
The Manolis Bridge appears and disappears due to seasonal changes in the river water level. When there is heavy rainfall, the water level of the Agrafiotis river rises and submerges the bridge underwater. During dry seasons, the water recedes and the bridge becomes visible again.
The best time to visit the Manolis Bridge is from July to September when water levels are low and the bridge is clearly visible. It may also be visible in October if there has been minimal rainfall. During winter and spring, the bridge is typically submerged underwater.
The Kremasta Dam was constructed in 1964, creating an artificial lake. While the Manolis Bridge was not permanently lost like many other historical buildings in the area, the dam's creation caused the river water levels to fluctuate significantly, leading to the bridge's periodic disappearance depending on seasonal water levels.
The Manolis Bridge was built in 1659 by craftsmen Dimitrios and Manolis from Epirus. According to tradition, master Manolis Chrysiotis considered this bridge, along with two churches he built, as his three great works. For about 300 years, it served as the only passage connecting the two banks of the river Agrafiotis before the Kremasta Dam was built in 1964.









