Bosphorus Bridge
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Why go
- Changing-colour LED lights illuminate the bridge at night.
- The Istanbul Marathon crosses the bridge from Asia to Europe each October.
Don't miss
- LED lightingA computerised system displays changing colours and patterns on the bridge at night.Along the bridgeNight
- Main spanThe 1,074-metre span hangs between the bridge’s two towers.Between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi
Know before you go
- Pedestrians cannot cross the bridge. The annual Istanbul Marathon is an exception, when the bridge closes to vehicles.
- Commercial vehicles such as trucks are prohibited.
Tips for your visit
- The bridge is closed to pedestrians, but the Istanbul Marathon crosses it on foot each October while vehicle traffic is stopped.
Best time to visit
- The annual Istanbul Marathon crosses the bridge each October; vehicle traffic stops during the event.
Interesting facts5
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64 metres
The bridge clears the Bosphorus by 64 metres, allowing large ships, including aircraft carriers and cruise ships, to pass beneath.
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The main span has a flat steel box-girder deck designed to reduce wind resistance and vibration.
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Its 165-metre towers stand beside the shore, rather than in the water.
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180,000 vehicles
About 180,000 vehicles cross the bridge each day; nearly 85% are cars.
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The bridge’s traffic lanes change direction according to the time of day and day of the week.
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History
Architect Paul Bonatz proposed a suspension bridge between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi in 1951. Prime Minister Adnan Menderes decided to build it in 1957, and detailed planning began in 1968 under Gilbert Roberts and William Brown.
- 1957Prime Minister Adnan Menderes decided to build a permanent bridge across the Bosphorus.
- 1968Freeman Fox & Partners began detailed planning under engineers Gilbert Roberts and William Brown.
- 1970Construction began, carried out by Enka, Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company and Hochtief.
- 1973The bridge opened on 29 October, the 50th anniversary of the Turkish Republic. It was the world's fourth-longest suspension bridge span when completed.
- 1997The one-billionth vehicle crossed the bridge on 29 December.
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- 2016The bridge was renamed to honour those killed while resisting the coup attempt.
Sources: Bosphorus Bridge - Wikipedia · Brücke der Märtyrer des 15. Juli - Wikipedia · Pont des Martyrs du 15-Juillet - Wikipedia · 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026
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Questions and answers
Can visitors walk across Bosphorus Bridge?
Pedestrians cannot cross it except during the Istanbul Marathon, when the bridge closes to vehicle traffic.
How long is Bosphorus Bridge?
It is 1,560 metres long, with a 1,074-metre span between its towers.
Does Bosphorus Bridge have a toll?
A toll applies when travelling from Europe to Asia; the return crossing is free.
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