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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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