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Galata Bridge

Bridge · Bosphorus ·

Galata Bridge

Bridge · Bosphorus ·
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Condé Nast Traveler's Alternative Bucket List

"Traffic is notoriously bad in Istanbul, so find an afternoon to skip it altogether and walk over the Galata Bridge, which spans the Golden Horn. You’ll find rows of fishing rods stacked up along the railings, old men grilling their catch on makeshift barbecues, and commuters making their way home. If you time it right, you’ll hear the call to prayer drifting over the Bosphorus as you do it. A perfect slice of Istanbul life."

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Bridge with fishermen, street vendors, cafes, and city views

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local atmosphere
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people watching
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photo opportunities
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Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Galata Köprüsü, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions

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Bridge with fishermen, street vendors, cafes, and city views

fishing
views
restaurants under bridge
local atmosphere
seafood
people watching
walk
photo opportunities
Google Rating
4.6 (39.6K)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Featured on Michelin
Featured in
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Featured in Afar
Featured in

Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Galata Köprüsü, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Galata Bridge by Photo by José Fuste Raga./age fotostock
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