Aerial View of Varda Railway Bridge

High Resolution JPEG Picture of Varda Bridge, located in the Karaisalı district of Adana, was built by the German Philipp Holzman company between 1907-1912 within the scope of the Baghdad Railway, one of the most important projects of the last period of the Ottoman Empire. The bridge, which is 99 meters high and 172 meters long, is located on 4 main pillars. One of the interesting features of the Varda Bridge is that one of the pillars is 1 meter ahead of the others. The bridge, which has been standing for more than 100 years, is described as an engineering marvel. Two of the 13 most important bridges in Turkey, determined by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2019, are the Varda Bridge and Taşköprü in Adana. There is also a very interesting story where the name of the Varda Bridge, known as the "German Bridge" and "Big Bridge" by the local people, came from. While the bridge is being built, the workers above throw stones to measure the distance, while the workers below shout, "There is more, there is more". ( Var daha in TurkisH) Over time, this phrase shortened to become Varda. The name of the bridge is mentioned as “Gavurdere Viaduct” in the records of the German company. In order to prevent the French, who occupied Adana, from sending supplies and soldiers to Central Anatolia right after the Armistice of Mudros, Varda Bridge was wanted to be blown up with dynamite by the Karaisali Militia Forces command, but N. Mavrogordaton's assistant, Engineer, who was left on duty upon the agreement during the occupation. Monsieur Deduval begged Emin Polat Ağa for hours to prevent such a work of art from being destroyed. The Yaramış Bridge, located further south instead of the Varda Bridge, was dynamited and the supply of the French was prevented.

This aerial photograph captures the Varda Railway Bridge, also known as the Adana Taskopru Bridge, showcasing its impressive structure against the surrounding landscape. The bridge, notable for its appearance in a James Bond film, spans a deep gorge and is a remarkable example of railway architecture. The image offers a clear view of the bridge's design and surrounding natural features, making it suitable for various design projects and educational materials.

This image can be utilized in a variety of contexts, including educational presentations about engineering and architecture, editorial articles relating to film locations, or as a visual element in tourism websites. Additionally, it can be incorporated into social media posts, posters, and infographics discussing transportation history or regional landmarks, enhancing content across digital and print platforms.