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The Bosphorus Bridge is one of two bridges that spans the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It stretches from Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi on the Asian side and is sometimes referred to as the First Bosphorus Bridge.

At 1560 meters long, the Bosphorus Bridge was the fourth longest suspension bridge in the world when it opened in 1973 and was the first bridge to connect Europe and Asia since a bridge spanning the Dardanelles in 480 B.C. Today, it is the 21st longest suspension bridge in the world. In 2007, an LED lighting system was installed to illuminate the bridge at night and the computerised system is now used to create a colourful light show every evening.

While the bridge is typically closed to pedestrians, it opens each October for the Istanbul Eurasia Marathon – the only marathon that crosses from one continent to another.

The Bosphorus Bridge spans across the Bosphorus Strait between Ortakoy district, on the European side, and Beylerbeyi, on Istanbul's Asian side, offering the chance for visitors to cross between the two continents that make up this unique and extensive city. The famous bridge is approximately 1.5 kilometres wide and 165 meters high with an underneath clearance of 64 meters which allows for larger ships to pass below. Construction of the Bosphorus Bridge began in 1970, under the command of Prime Minister Adnan Menderes who first proposed the idea in 1957. Three years later the building works were completed and the bridge was declared open on October 29th 1973, exactly 50 years after Turkey became an independent Republic.

The impressive structure cost around $200 million to build. It has 8 lanes, 3 in each direction, plus an emergency lane and a sidewalk, although pedestrians are no longer allowed to walk across the bridge. It is estimated that over 180,000 vehicles pass over the bridge daily. 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. Ferry services still function regularly and are perhaps a more pleasant way to make the crossing, some believe that if you make a wish made while passing under the bridge it will come true. Day Cruises on the Bosphorus Strait will bring passengers to the Bosphorus Bridge, stopping at many Istanbul attraction on the way.

The best time to visit the bridge would be at night when it is lit up with LED lights. It makes up the most photograph-worthy site in Istanbul. Take a cruise at the Bosphorus Bridge at night and enjoy the beautiful sight of the lit up bridge.

But if you are too enthusiastic about walking the bridge then you must join the Istanbul Marathon. This is Turkey’s biggest marathon race which takes place every year in November. The route of the marathon crosses over the bridge so this is the only the pedestrians are allowed on the bridge.

The Bosphorus Bridge length is 1,560 meters and the deck of the bridge is around 33.5 meters. By the statistics of the river, one can understand that it is a very expansive and huge bridge. No wonder it once stood at the fourth position among the longest suspension bridges of the world. The architecture, with its broad pillars, is an impressive sight to behold. Here are other interesting facts about the bridge:

This bridge is an emblem of the country.

Crossing the bridge on foot is highly forbidden.

There is a toll bridge here where you cannot pay with cash or card.

The only way of paying toll taxes is with a toll transponder. So make sure that the vehicle you get on ha one.

Today around 180,000 vehicles pass daily on the bridge.

The bridge sags for about 90 cm right in the middle when the bridge is fully loaded.

In the year 2013, Tiger Wood’s ball from the Asian side fell on the bridge. It fell on the European side.

The bridge costs around US$300 million today.