The Bosphorus
The Bosphorus Strait is a place adored by the world and is a symbol of Istanbul. Bosphorus which is the only passage connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean displays a marvellous tableau inspiring composers and poets while giving transit opportunity to foreign flag vessels. Today there are two bridges erected over the Bosphorus , namely the Bosphorus Bridge and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. The width between Anadolu Feneri and Rumeli Feneri is 3600 m while the width between the castles is 698 m.