Haliç Bridge, Road bridge in Ayvansaray, Turkey
Description
Haliç Bridge crosses the Golden Horn in Istanbul and serves as a major traffic route with six vehicle lanes plus separate pedestrian paths. The structure stretches roughly 1 kilometer and rises about 22 meters above the water.
History
This bridge was built through international collaboration between Turkish, Japanese, and German experts, starting in 1971. It opened to traffic in 1974 and marked the first modern steel crossing of its kind over the Golden Horn.
Culture
The bridge links neighborhoods across the Golden Horn and brings together the daily rhythms of residential and commercial areas. From here, you can observe how people move between the European sections of Istanbul, connecting life on both shores.
Practical
The bridge is accessible to pedestrians with designated paths on both sides of the roadway. During peak traffic, conditions can feel crowded, so plan your crossing for a quieter time if walking across.
Did you know?
The bridge was a milestone in Istanbul's modern infrastructure development and employed innovative steel engineering techniques. Today it stands as an everyday landmark that tens of thousands of people cross daily, often unaware of its historical significance.
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