Most Stunning Bridges of Istanbul

Most Stunning Bridges of Istanbul When two cities are divided by a channel, there are sure to be a few bridges connecting them and pulling the eye in. The Asian and European sides of Istanbul and Fatih are linked by bridges that have become iconic visible symbols of the city. Bosphorus Bridge This gravity-anchored steel suspension bridge was built between 1970 and 1973 and was renamed the '15 July Martyrs Bridge' this year to memorialise the civilian casualties who fought the attempted coup. Today, over 180,000 cars pass in both directions daily. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

The FSM Bridge, also known as the \"Second Bosphorus Bridge,\" opened in 1988 and was named after Ottoman Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror, who captured Constantinople in 1453. The steel suspension bridge connects Kavack and Hisarüstü on the Asian side and Kavack and Hisarüstü on the European side. The Galata Bridge

The Galata Bridge, which spanned the Golden Horn and was built in the 19th century, has been portrayed several times in Turkish literature and drama. The rows of anglers on each side of this steel bascule bridge and the balık ekmek (fish sandwich) restaurants that line the lower part have become iconic images of Istanbul. Golden Horn Metro Bridge

The Golden Horn Metro Bridge, one of the city's newest structures, was completed in 2014 and connected the Beyolu and Fatih districts through the M2 line. During construction, the steel cable- stayed bridge sparked significant debate since it changed the skyline of the city's historic district. Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, which opened last month at the Bosphorus' Black Sea entrance, connects Garipçe on the European side with Poyrazköy on the Asian side. The hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge is viewed as a forerunner of an urbanisation boom, which threatens the city's green spaces and wetlands, which provide the majority of the city's drinking water.

The construction of these bridges in Istanbul is so well. Now is the time to apply for a Turkey visa and pay them a visit on your vacation to Turkey.