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Galata Bridge


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Traveler Description: This bridge spans the Golden Horn, connecting the old city with Beyoglu, the northern district of Istanbul.
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Attraction type: Bridge
Address: Istanbul
Turkey

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2 of 5 stars
MattR_Chicago   10 contributions
Chicago, IL
Sep 22, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Many of the other reviews on here focus on the great views from the Galata Bridge. Indeed, the views of Istanbul are quite amazing from the birdge. However, I think that the great views are overshadowed by the amazing level of trash and filth on the bridge. During daytime the bridge is lined with fishermen. Their supplies and bait are... more

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5 of 5 stars
yasemin78   11 contributions
istanbul
Jan 30, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Go there during transformation from sun to sun-down, when all the lights starts blinking... very romantic! On the top of the bridge you will see the fishermen, on the lower part of the bridge are all the fish-restaurants. Everyone willl try to get you into these, so play just deaf if you don't want to. The view to all parts... more

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2 of 5 stars
soktumbey   5 contributions
Istanbul, Turkey
Jan 2, 2008

The bridge is located at the hearth of the city and it is really worth to see. I'm pretty sure every visitor will enjoy to walk on the bridge but i can not say the same thing for the restaurants at the bridge. The fish is not as good as the fish at the fish market and the prices are... more

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4 of 5 stars
Tams_in_Oz   48 contributions
Southern Highlands, AUS
Jan 29, 2007
8/8 found this review helpful

This is a great place to take a stroll. The Galata Bridge was built in 1992 and isn't the prettiest bridge however it does link Eminonu to Beyoglu. Underneath the bridge you will find restaurant and cafes were you can enjoy a nice meal or just drink Turkish tea. On the top of the bridge you will see the anglers... more

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5 of 5 stars
t3012   182 contributions
Singapore, Singapore
Jan 27, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

I loved walking along the Bosphorous. We didn't want to spend money on a cruise as we would be taking one later in the trip. So we just walked along it. There are nice little cafes and restaurants underneath the Galata Bridge for a lazy lunch. We enjoyed the company of the seagulls that flew over the Bosphorous. A MUST... more

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4 of 5 stars
maimai326   16 contributions
fukuoka
Nov 27, 2009

ガラタ橋からの景色は絶景で、橋からの旧市街側、新市街側の景色はどちらも素晴らしいです!そのガラタ橋のたもとは、ここは日本... more

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5 of 5 stars
funambuline   32 contributions
lausanne
Sep 11, 2009

Au dessus du pont, voiture, tram et larges trottoires où les Stambouliotes viennent pêcher. A l'étage inférieur, toute une série... more

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4 of 5 stars
SueMexico   5 contributions
Mexico
Aug 8, 2009

Estar en el puente para ver el atardecer es una muy buena oportunidad, podrás obtener excelentes fotos; si bajas donde... more

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5 of 5 stars
GuyaB   3 contributions
Firenze
Mar 20, 2009

Andateci anche per mangiare il panino con il pesce (balik ekmek)! è un'esperienza da provare! Leggete la mia recensione qui:... more

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