Galata Koprusu

Name: Galata Koprusu
Address: Istanbul, Istanbul, TR

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Galata Bridge in Istanbul: a bridge over the Golden Horn between Eminönü and Karaköy, one of the city's traditional icons.

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The T1 tram over the deck, from Bağcılar to Kabataş, on one of the few bascule bridges in the world that trams cross.
The two walkways on either side of the deck, with the Golden Horn running beneath.
Crossing on foot from Eminönü to Karaköy, the two districts the bridge links.

Central bascule spanFerries pass beneath the 80 m middle section at any hour. Larger ships get it raised, mostly at night.Middle of the bridge, over the Golden Horn On the map
Lower-level restaurants, cafés and shopsRestaurants, cafés and shops fill the lower level, close to the water. Together they cover about 6000 m².Lower level, under the roadway On the map
Middle-level restaurants and marketThe middle level under the deck has a restaurant area and a market.Middle level, under the bridge On the map

Know before you go Tips for your visit With kids

Openings are made for larger ships and usually take place at night, so a raised span is not guaranteed on any visit.

Allow extra time by car: the bridge's six lanes still form a bottleneck, only slightly eased by the Atatürk Bridge.
Every Istanbul tour includes the bridge, which is the way into old Constantinople.

Ferries pass beneath the central 80 m opening at all times, so children can watch boats go under the deck.
Pedestrian walkways run along both sides of the deck, 7.5 m wide on one side and 5.5 m on the other.

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114 piers
The bridge's 114 piers let water flow almost freely beneath it, which greatly improved the water quality of the Golden Horn.
Galatabrücke - Wikipedia
The bridge appears in Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando.
Galata Bridge - Wikipedia
The first chapter of Ben Elton's time-travel novel is set on the bridge.
Galata Bridge - Wikipedia
Peyami Safa wrote that crossing from Fatih to Harbiye meant entering another civilisation.
Pont de Galata - Wikipedia
Its romantic look has made it a subject for many paintings and engravings.
Galata Bridge - Wikipedia
2010
Florian Thalhofer's non-linear Korsakow documentary about the bridge was first aired by ARTE in 2010.
Galatabrücke - Wikipedia

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Istanbul

How do you get to Galata Bridge in Istanbul?

Galata Bridge links Eminönü in Fatih with Karaköy in Beyoğlu, so you can walk onto it from either end. Trams cross the bridge too.

Can you ride a tram across Galata Bridge?

Yes. Tram tracks run down the middle of the deck, and the bridge is one of the few bascule bridges in the world that trams cross.

Who built Galata Bridge?

STFA built the current bridge, which was completed in December 1994. GAMB designed and supervised it.

Are there restaurants on Galata Bridge?

Yes. The lower level holds restaurants, cafés and shops, and the middle level has a restaurant area and a market.

How long is Galata Bridge?

The bridge is 490 m long and 42 m wide. Walkways run on both sides, 7.5 m wide on one side and 5.5 m on the other.

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