It is constructed using a steel-truss design supported by concrete and stone masonry piers.
The project was designed by German engineers to navigate the difficult terrain of the Taurus Mountains.
It was built using over 7,000 tons of steel and required thousands of workers, many of whom were local villagers.
The bridge's original purpose was to facilitate trade and military transport between Berlin and Baghdad.
The James Bond production built a replica of a carriage roof on top of a train car to film the fight scene on the bridge.
The surrounding landscape is part of the Çakıt Valley, known for deep limestone canyons.
Local residents frequently refer to it as 'Alman Köprüsü' (The German Bridge) due to its origin.
The Varda Viaduct, locally known as Koca Köprü, is a railway bridge located in the Hacıkırı village of Adana, Turkey. Commissioned by the Ottoman Empire as part of the Berlin-Baghdad Railway project, it was built by German engineers and completed in 1912. The structure stands 99 meters high and spans 172 meters in length, supported by stone piers. It gained international fame as a primary filming location for the opening sequence of the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall. The bridge remains an active part of the Turkish State Railways network, connecting the Taurus Mountains region. Visitors can view the structure from designated observation points along the valley rim.
The viewing platform on the south-west ridge provides a direct, elevated perspective of the entire span.
Bring sturdy footwear for navigating the rocky trails surrounding the valley.
Check local weather reports as the canyon area can experience high winds and rapid temperature drops.
Carry sufficient water as there are limited facilities directly at the bridge observation points.
Attempting to walk across the railway tracks, which is dangerous and illegal.
Maintain caution near the edge of the canyon and do not trespass on the active railway tracks.
