The Kasabashi bridge is a cultural monument with rare architectural
value. Built in the year 1640 by the main architect of the Ottoman
Empire, Reis Mimar Kasëm (Architect Kasëmi) whose origin was from the
village of Grëmshi in the surrounding area of Mt. Tomorr. Kasabashi is
made of stone that was characteristic of that period. The bridge is 25
meters long, 3 meters wide and has three arches. While the large arch
has a diameter of 12 meters, the two other arches are smaller. During
Turkish rule the bridge made communication easier with the neighboring
provinces of Korça and Berat. Kasabashi bridge maintains the status of a
first class cultural monument.
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