The Galata Bridge (Galata Koprusu)

The Galata Bridge (Galata Koprusu) is a bascule bridge 490 meters long and is located on the estuary known as the Golden Horn, connecting the old Istanbul with the most modern area.

Galata Bridge
Fishermen on GálataRestaurantes Bridge Galata Bridge
Restaurants Galata Bridge
The Galata Bridge not only connects different areas of the city, but also a symbolic bridge capable of uniting different cultures.

Bridges and more bridges
The first bridge over the mouth of the Golden Horn was built in 1845 Several years later, in 1863, the arrival of Napoleon III resulted it was replaced by a wooden bridge. After this two bridges were built in 1875 and 1912, and in 1992 was created the bridge that can be seen today.

The bridge today
At present in the lower level of Galata Bridge there are several restaurants and cafes in addition to taste the freshest fish and other Turkish dishes, is pleasant to contemplate the comings and goings of the ferries while patients fishermen sell their catch to restaurants.

Besides being an important part of the urban landscape of Istanbul, Galata Bridge occupies a large space in the myths and legends and also at the heart of Turkish citizens.