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Kanuni Sultan Suleiman bridge (Istanbul)

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Kanuni Sultan Suleiman bridge
Coordinates41°01′19″N 28°34′14″E / 41.02181°N 28.57056°E / 41.02181; 28.57056
CrossesLake Büyükçekmece & Sea of Marmara
Official nameKanuni Sultan Süleyman Köprüsü
Characteristics
Total length636 m (2,087 ft)
Width7.17 metres (24 ft)
History
Construction start1566
Opened1567
Location
Map

The Kanuni Sultan Suleiman bridge (Template:Lang-tr) is an arch bridge located in Büyükçekmece, 36 kilometers from the centre of Istanbul.

The bridge was built by Mimar Sinan[1], starting construction in 1566 and opened in 1567.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Buyukcekmece Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Koprusu". http://www.buyukcekmece.gov.tr/ (in Turkish). Retrieved 10 October 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
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