Mimarsinan, Türkiye
Kanuni Sultan Suleiman bridge
The Kanuni Sultan Suleiman bridge, also known as Büyükçekmece Bridge, is a stone arch bridge located in Büyükçekmece, 36 km west of the center of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European side of the Bosphorus. The bridge was built during the Ottoman period by chief architect Mimar Sinan, across the mouth of the large but shallow inlet known as Lake Büyükçekmece. Construction started in 1566 and the bridge opened in 1567.
- City
- Mimarsinan
- Country
- Türkiye
- Category
- Landmark
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia