7. Turkey’s Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Situated in Turkey’s Istanbul
Founded in 1988
$135 million was spent.
The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is a historical landmark and a towering example of architectural genius located in the centre of Istanbul, Turkey. Known by many as the “Conqueror’s Bridge,” this suspension bridge is a symbol of Turkish culture, spanning a magnificent 1,090 metres over the well-known Bosporus Strait.
Turkey’s Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge ©Shutterstock/Mehmet Cetin
After it was finished in 1988, the nation’s infrastructure development reached a significant turning point as it established a crucial connection between the European and Asian sides of the city. This technical masterpiece is unique because of the enormous amount of work that went into its construction—more than 90,000 tonnes of steel—which demonstrates Turkey’s commitment to modernity and advancement.
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