Sultan Mehmet Fatih Bridge

The Sultan Mehmed Fatih Bridge is rightfully considered the calling card of Istanbul. This is a suspension bridge across the Bosphorus Bay. It connects Europe and Asia. The length of the bridge is 1510 meters, the width is 39 meters. The beginning of construction dates back to 1985. It is named after the conqueror of Istanbul. The construction budget was $130 million. Passage on the bridge is paid (from 4.25 to 10.25 Turkish liras), there is no pedestrian crossing on it. Several suicide attempts were made, so pedestrians were forbidden to walk on the bridge. The bridge was built by Japanese builders. The discovery coincided with the 535-year conquest of the city. The carriageway consists of 8 lanes for traffic with 2 spare roads. Passenger traffic is very large: about 150 thousand cars a day. In the dark, colorful lighting makes it especially beautiful and unique. From Istanbul to the bridge can be reached by train, ferry, taxi or car.