Galata Bridge

"(EN) The Galata Bridge is not only a bridge that connects two sides of the city but also represents a cultural encounter. The Galata Köprüsü (in Turkish) connects the old city of Istanbul, site of the imperial palace and principal religious and secular institutions of the Ottoman Empire, and the modern districts of Beyoğlu, where the majority of the inhabitants used to be non-Muslims and where foreign merchants and diplomats lived and worked. (ES) El Puente de Gálata no es sólo un puente que conecta dos lados de la ciudad sino que también representa un encuentro cultural. El Galata Köprüsü (en turco) conecta la antigua ciudad de Estambul, sede del palacio imperial y las principales instituciones religiosas y seculares del Imperio Otomano, y los modernos distritos de Beyoğlu, donde la mayoría de los habitantes solían ser no musulmanes y donde vivían y trabajaban comerciantes y diplomáticos extranjeros."

"🐟 The Galata Bridge is iconic in Istanbul. It connects the Old City, Sultanahmet, to what was once called Pera (meaning "beyond") and is now called Beyoğlu. ⚡ Sultan Bayezid II dreamed of a bridge across the Golden Horn and held a bridge-building contest. Leonardo da Vinci submitted a proposal in 1502. 👉 Sadly, his elegant design was never built. It took until 1845 for a wooden bridge to be constructed. 🇹🇷 Today's Galata Bridge is the fifth edition, built in 1994. 🐟 Fishermen gather along the top, where cars and trams pass. And there is a walkable bottom layer that protects pedestrians from the summer sun and is lined with fish restaurants."

"The Galata Bridge has been in place since the 5th century AD, but the current bridge was built in 1994. It is 490 meters long and 80 meters wide, and it has two levels. The upper level is for pedestrians and vehicles, while the lower level is for boats. The Galata Bridge is a great place to view the city. From the bridge, you can see the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace. You can also see the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara. The Galata Bridge is also a great place to eat. There are a number of restaurants and cafes on the bridge, where you can try traditional Turkish food."