15 July Martyrs Bridge
15 July Martyrs Bridge, Suspension bridge in Turkey
The Bosphorus Bridge, also known as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, is a suspension bridge located in Istanbul, Turkey.
Opened in 1973, it was the first bridge to connect Europe and Asia since the pontoon bridge of Xerxes in 480 BC.
The bridge is an important symbol of Istanbul and Turkey, and its image is used on various Turkish banknotes.
It has three lanes for vehicles in each direction, with one lane reserved for public transportation during rush hour.
Every October, the bridge is closed to traffic for the Istanbul Eurasia Marathon, the only marathon that crosses from one continent to another.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: October 29, 1973
Official opening: October 30, 1973
Height: 169 m
Length: 1,560 m
Longest Span: 1,074 m
Width: 33.5 m
Material: steel
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