Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Suspension bridge in Istanbul, Turkey.
The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, spans the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey.
Opened in 1988, it was named after the 15th-century Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, who conquered Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453.
The bridge symbolizes the historical connection between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, a city rich in cultural diversity.
It serves as a vital transportation link, carrying millions of vehicles each year.
It is one of the few bridges in the world that connects two continents.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 1988
Architect: Hyder Consulting
Official opening: July 3, 1988
Height: 110 m
Length: 1,510 m
Longest Span: 1,090 m
Width: 39 m
Material: steel
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