Galata Bridge

Galata Bridge

Galata Köprüsü
Galata Bridge on the Golden Horn, with Eminönü in the background, as seen from the Galata Tower. The Yeni Mosque can be seen behind the bridge, in the background.
Coordinates41°01′12″N 28°58′23″E / 41.02000°N 28.97306°E / 41.02000; 28.97306
Carries2 vehicular lanes, tram line and a sidewalk in each direction
CrossesGolden Horn
LocaleKaraköyEminönü, Istanbul, Turkey
OwnerMetropolitan Municipality of Istanbul
Characteristics
DesignBascule bridge
MaterialConcrete
Total length490 m (1,610 ft)
Width42 m (138 ft)
Longest span80 m (260 ft)
History
DesignerGAMB (Göncer Ayalp Engineering Co.)
Engineering design bySTFA Construction Co.
Construction endDecember 1994
ReplacesFourth bridge (1912–1992)
Third bridge (1875–1912)
Second bridge (1863–1875)
Cisr-i Cedid (1845–1863)
Location
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The Galata Bridge (Turkish: Galata Köprüsü, Turkish pronunciation: [ˈɡaɫata cœpɾyˈsy]) is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels. The current Galata Bridge is just the latest in a series of bridges linking Eminönü in the Fatih district and Karaköy in Beyoğlu since the early 19th century. The current bridge, the fifth on the same site, was built in 1994.

The bridge was named after Galata (the former name for Karaköy) on the northern shore of the Golden Horn.