Istanbul from the Bosphorus
The Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. The Dardanelles is the strait that links the Marmara Sea to the Aegean Sea. These two straits are part of the boundary between Europe and Asia.
Istanbul is built upon both sides of the strait. Part is in Europe and part is in Asia. Four bridges span the Bosphorus Strait. Below, the Golden Horn Metro Bridge is the newest and was opened in February 2014, two years before this picture was taken. This bridge is for the metro rail line. It has a station in the centre and a pedestrian walkway to each shore. There is also a tunnel under the strait.
Time spent near the water in spring can be relaxing. Fishing is common in these waters because fish migrate seasonally in and out of the Black Sea. The waters are also busy with boats ferrying across the strait, and ships carrying cargo into and out of the Black Sea.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Horn_Metro_Bridge
https://www.britannica.com/place/Bosporus
Looks and sounds like a very interesting city. I doubt I will ever get there but do enjoy cities/places with amazing history, and Istanbul certainly would be one of these.
Every time I read your blogs, it’s like I’m getting a history lesson. Breathtaking photos!