5 Iconic Bridges Of Istanbul That Connect the Two Different Worlds
The city of Istanbul has been
keeping visitors and photographers busy with its historical riches and
attractions, but the most outstanding highlights of the city are its iconic
bridges. When a city is separated and divided into two equally significant halves
by a strait, they are bound to be connected through spectacular bridges.
Although Turkey has two sides –
European and Asian, the city of Istanbul has one more – Fatih, in addition to
the respective two. These three sides of Istanbul are connected to one another
via bridges that have become iconic visual representations of the city. If you
are planning to go from London toIstanbul then check out the bridges that are as spectacular as the city of
Istanbul:
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE
In 2017, the infamous Bosphorus
Bridge was renamed to the ’15 July Martyrs Bridge’, in order to honor the
civilian victims who lost their lives in a resistance to attempted coup. This
amazing gravity-anchored steel suspension bridge was constructed between 1970
and 1973. The two-way bridge receives more than 180,000 vehicles every day.
FATIH SULTAN MEHMET BRIDGE
The FSM Bridge which is also
known as the ‘Second Bosphorus Bridge’ was completed in 1988. The bridge was
named after the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet ‘the Conqueror’, who conquered Constantinople
in 1453. The steel suspension bridge connects the Asian and European side,
running from Kavacik to Hisarustu. Book direct flights from London to Istanbul and take a drive on
FSM Bridge.
THE GALATA BRIDGE
To enjoy a better view of the
city, a stroll across the Galata Bridge is recommended. The bridge spans the
Golden Horn which is a naturally protected harbor filled with tour boats,
fishing boats and ferries. The current Galata Bridge was built in the 19th
century and has been featured multiple times in Turkish Literature and
theatres. But the oldest recorded bridge over the Golden Horn was built in 1453
on the request of mother of Sultan. It is believed that for this ambitious
project Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were invited to submit their
designs. But Vinci`s design was never used while Michelangelo declined the
invitation.
GOLDEN HORN METRO BRIDGE
The bridge is the latest addition
to the list of bridges of Istanbul. Built in 2014, the Golden Horn Metro Bridge
connects the Beyoglu and Fatih districts via the M2 line. The
steel-cable-suspended bridge created a stir during its construction for causing
the disturbance in the skyline of the city`s historical area.
YAVUZ SULTAN SELIM BRIDGE
Unveiled last year in the month
of August, Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is located near the entrance of Black Sea
of the Bohphorus and connects the Poyrazkoy on the Asian side and Garipce of
the European side. This urban hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge is sadly
seen as a bad omen for a modern development, as it is believed to be a threat
for greener areas and wetlands that are located nearby.
Do not miss out on these iconic
bridges of Istanbul, when in Turkey. Discover them yourself and share your
experience with us. To Istanbul packages or to book direct flights from London to Istanbul, visit us at flightsnfare.co.uk.
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