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Feb 7, 2023 · The Bosphorus Bridge, also known as the July 15 Martyrs Bridge, is one of the most important bridges in Istanbul on the Bosphorus. It has numerous other names, such as the Turkey Bridge and First Bosphorus Bridge, Boğaziçi Köprüsü. The Bosphorus Bridge is Istanbul’s main road artery between the Asian and European parts of the city.
The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge (Turkish: Yavuz Sultan Selim Köprüsü), also known as the Third Bosphorus Bridge, [2] is a vehicular bridge over the Bosphorus strait, to the north of Istanbul's two older suspension bridges, the 15 July Martyrs Bridge being the First Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge the Second Bosphorus Bridge.
Jun 26, 2023 · The Bosphorus Bridge location makes it a very renowned attraction and the history of the bridge adds to its significance as a world-famous tourist spot. Well, if you are worried about missing out on the tour, then you have the Istanbul City Bus Tour service that will take you over the bridge.
On July 15th 2016, the Bosphorus Bridge was officially renamed Martyrs Bridge, although it is often still referred to as First Bridge. The Bosphorus Bridge was the first of three suspension bridges to connect the naturally divided city. Prior to its construction, the Bosphorus strait could only be crossed by boat.
The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge ("Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror Bridge"; Turkish: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Köprüsü, abbreviated as F.S.M. Köprüsü), also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge (İkinci Köprü), is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey spanning the Bosphorus strait (Turkish: Boğaziçi).
Oct 30, 2023 · 1 The Bosphorus Bridge, also known as The First Bridge, is one of two suspension bridges that cross the Bosphorus connecting Asia and Europe. Turkish Prime Minister Adnan Menderes initiated the bridge’s realization in 1960 but this process was interrupted by the military coup of May 27, 1960.
Sep 26, 2022 · The Bosphorus Bridge or Boğaziçi Köprüsü was the first one opened in 1973 to connect Ortaköy and Üsküdar. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, linking Anadolu Hisarı to Rumeli Hisarı, was built to alleviate the traffic in 1988.
