Galata Bridge is one of the most important and famous tourist attractions in European Istanbul thanks to the entertainment it provides, enjoyable activities and charming views of the Bosphorus waters and the most important landmarks on its banks, with its strategic role in connecting the northern and southern sides of the Golden Horn Istanbul
The Galata Istanbul Bridge was first established in 1845, by a decision of Sultan Abdul Majid II, where a wooden bridge called a new bridge (the new bridge) was established, but it was not sustained for a long time.
In the year 1914, the bridge was re-established with heavier materials and in a more secure way, and an electric train passed through it linking Eminonu to Karakoy. It is also located in the Eminonu district of Istanbul.
With the decision taken in 1987 to construct another bridge near the old Galata Bridge, the old bridge was exposed to fire and its sound stones were used to pave the land road in front of Ataturk Bridge (the third Bosphorus Bridge), while the new Galata Bridge was constructed of steel in 1992 with a length of 490 meters and a width of 42 meters and opened to the public The year 1994 became one of the legends of tourism in Turkey
To find out the most important activities provided by the Galata Istanbul Bridge for its visitors, and the best Istanbul hotels near it, you can follow the article.
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The most important activities that can be taken when visiting the Galata Bridge
• If you want to make your tour today a wonderful and enjoyable start, you can start it with the independence of a cruise ship across the coast and the Amenono port, which is located approximately 5 minutes from the Galata Bridge in Istanbul.
• By climbing the second floor of the Galata Istanbul Bridge, you can enjoy a magical view of the sea and watch the sea ferries and ships cruising the Bosphorus waters that pass under the bridge.
• If you are a fishing enthusiast, you can join the amateur caravans spread along the Galata Istanbul Bridge, unleashing their hooks to catch the delicious and different types of fresh fish.
• If you are not a hunter or hunger enthusiast and you do not have enough patience to eat what your hands hunted, you can go down to the basement where dozens of Galata Bridge restaurants are spread, on top of which are the seafood restaurants that Galata Bridge is famous for in Istanbul and prepared in the Turkish way.
• It is also a wonderful visit to this bridge at night, where you can enjoy the view of the colorful lights that flow from every inch of the area to reflect on the Bosphorus water and the most famous tourist attractions in Istanbul on its banks in a breathtaking view.
• After the end of your visit to the historical Galata Bridge, you can complete your tourist tours by visiting a group of the most important historical and archaeological monuments close to it that date back to the Ottoman era, such as the Galata Tower near Istanbul Karakoy, Suleymaniye Mosque, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Eminonu Market, New Mosque, Egyptian Market Istanbul
• You can finally enjoy a second cruise through the Bosphorus water from the last point you reach to the Gulf of the Golden Horn, while enjoying the view of the gardens and forests lining its banks.
The best Istanbul hotels near the Galata Bridge in Istanbul
Legacy Ottoman Hotel Istanbul is one of the distinguished 5-star Istanbul hotels, and it is 950 meters from Galata Bridge.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel was well-received by its visitors and rated well due to its excellent location, internet services, staff, and facilities.
Some commented about the level of hygiene in some rooms.
Eurostar Istanbul Hotel is one of the best Sirkeci hotels, 1 km from Galata Istanbul Bridge.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel received a satisfactory rating from all its Arab visitors, especially in terms of cleanliness, location, staff and value for money.
But some mentioned a problem with the small size of the rooms.
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