Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge

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Spanning the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge stands as an impressive feat of engineering and a modern landmark connecting the continents of Europe and Asia. Completed in 2016, this suspension bridge is an integral part of the Northern Marmara Motorway, designed to alleviate traffic congestion in Istanbul by providing an alternative route for transcontinental traffic.

With a main span of 1,408 meters and a total length of 2,164 meters, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge holds the distinction of being the eighth-longest suspension bridge in the world. It is also notable for its width, accommodating eight lanes of motorway traffic and two railway lines. The bridge's towers soar to a height of 322 meters, making them some of the tallest in the world and a striking addition to the Istanbul skyline.

The bridge is named after the Ottoman Sultan Selim I (1470-1520), known as "Selim the Grim," who expanded the Ottoman Empire into the Middle East. The construction of the bridge not only serves a practical transportation purpose but also symbolizes the blend of historical significance and modern advancement in Turkey.

As an engineering marvel, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is designed to withstand severe natural conditions, including potential earthquakes and strong winds that are characteristic of the region. The structure has become a new attraction for visitors to Istanbul, offering panoramic views of the Bosphorus and the surrounding areas.

Local name: Yavuz Sultan Selim Köprüsü Opened: 26 August 2016Length: 7100 ftWidth: 192 ftHeight: 1056 ftCoordinates: 41°12'12"N, 29°6'43"E

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Poyrazköy - Garipçe arasıIstanbul IstanbulTurkey

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Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yoros Castle, Rumeli Feneri, Sadberk Hanım Museum, Anadolu Feneri.

1.9 miSW
Storied castle ruins with sea views
Yoros Castle
49 min walk • Perched on a hill at the confluence of the Bosphorus and the Black Sea, Yoros Castle is a historic fortress that has stood watch over the strategic waterway for centuries. Although now in ruins, this castle in Turkey is steeped in history and offers visitors panoramic...
2.2 miN
Lighthouse
Rumeli Feneri
56 min walk • Rumeli Feneri, a sentinel at the edge of the Black Sea, is a historic lighthouse that stands as a beacon for both the past and present in Turkey. Positioned at the northernmost point of the Bosphorus Strait, this lighthouse has guided seafarers since the 19th century...
4.3 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Sadberk Hanım Museum, Istanbul
111 min walk • The Sadberk Hanım Museum is a private museum located at the Bosporus in Büyükdere quarter of Sarıyer district in Istanbul, Turkey, which was established by the Vehbi Koç Foundation in memory of Vehbi Koç’s deceased wife Sadberk. The museum is open every day except Wednesdays.
2.3 miNE
Lighthouse
Anadolu Feneri
59 min walk • Anadolu Feneri is a historical lighthouse still in use, which is located on the Asian side of Bosphorus' Black Sea entrance in Istanbul, Turkey. Anadolu is the Turkish name for Anatolia. It is across from the lighthouse Rumeli Feneri, which is on the European side of the strait at a distance of 2 nmi.
2.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Anadolukavağı
61 min walk • Anadolukavağı, also known as Anadolu Kavağı, is a neighborhood of Beykoz district in İstanbul Province, Turkey. "Anadolu" is the Turkish name for Anatolia, and "Kavak" means "control post" in Ottoman Turkish referring to the strategical position of the location on the Bosporous.
3.1 miSW
Temple, View point
Joshua's Hill, Istanbul
80 min walk • Joshua's Hill, a hill located on the Anatolian shore of Bosporus in Beykoz district of Istanbul, Turkey is a shrine containing a mosque and a tomb dedicated to Joshua.
0.8 miN
Area
Garipçe, Istanbul
21 min walk • Garipçe is a village in Sarıyer district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Garipçe is located on a hillside at the Black Sea entrance of Istanbul Strait, the northernmost place of Bosphorus' European shore, south of Rumelifeneri village.
5.4 miW
City, Neighbourhood
Sarıyer, Istanbul
138 min walk • Sarıyer is the northernmost district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European side of the city. The Sarıyer district is a huge area consisting of the villages on the European side of the Bosphorus from Rumelifeneri, down through Tarabya, Yeniköy, İstinye, Emirgan to Rumelihisarı.
5.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Beykoz, Istanbul
141 min walk • Beykoz, also known as Beicos and Beikos, is a district in Istanbul, Turkey at the northern end of the Bosphorus on the Anatolian side. The name is believed to be a combination of the words bey and kos, which means "village" in Farsi.
3.9 miW
Museum
Maslak Pavilion, Istanbul
99 min walk • Maslak Pavilion is a former imperial Ottoman pavilion located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz. It is under the administration of the Turkish Directorate of National Palaces.
2.5 miSW
Village
Rumelifeneri
63 min walk • Rumelifeneri is a village in İstanbul Province, Turkey.