Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is an important bridge connecting the Asian and European sides of the Bosphorus. This bridge, which was built to ease the traffic load of Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, is one of the symbolic structures of Istanbul.

The bridge takes its name from Mehmet the Conqueror, the 7th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. The bridge was completed and put into service in 1985. When it was opened at that time, it held the title of the longest suspension bridge in the world. Today, it maintains its place in Istanbul traffic as an important transportation artery. This bridge is also described as the second bridge by local people.

The length of the bridge is 1,510 meters and with this length, it connects the two sides of the Bosphorus. The legs of the structure, designed as a suspension bridge, are 165 meters high. 22,000 tons of steel were used in the construction of the bridge and its total cost was approximately 130 million dollars.

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge occupies an important place as it eases traffic and is one of the symbols of Istanbul. Crossing the bridge with the magnificent view of the Bosphorus offers the opportunity to explore the history and geography of Istanbul more closely.

While the distance between the Asian and European sides is shortened with the construction of the bridge, the bridge also plays an important role in the economic and social life of Istanbul. This structure, which provides great convenience, especially for the business world and tourism, hosts the passage of thousands of vehicles and people every day. This bridge is an important structure that forms the identity of the city, not only as a means of transportation but also as one of the symbols of Istanbul.