Turkey opens world's biggest suspension bridge in Istanbul

[rooster59]

Turkey opens world's biggest suspension bridge in Istanbul

 

 

Turkey has opened the world’s biggest suspension bridge in Istanbul.

 

It took three years to build and cost some 3 billion euros, and marks the latest mega project which President Erdogan hopes will boost economic growth and seal his place in history. He told crowds ‘People die, but their work remains immortal’.

 

The third bridge to span the Bosphorus, it will carry eight lanes of traffic and two railway lines. It aims to alleviate congestion on the other two bridges, and help develop the northern parts of the city.

 

Named after Selim I, a 16th century Sultan who expanded the Ottoman Empire, the name stirred controversy. As the ruler was also known for the massacre of Alevi Muslims.

 

The bridges over the Bosphorus have taken on greater symbolic importance since the failed coup attempt, when plotters blocked the two existing bridges, Erdogan’s supporters faced them leading to deadly clashes. One bridge was renamed ‘Martyrs of July 15 Bridge’.

 

 

-- © Copyright Euronews 2016-08-27

 

[boomerangutang]

I just read a history chronicle of when Islamists first breached the giant walls of Constantinople. They used the largest cannon in the world at that time. It was made of brass and shot a 1,500 lb rock cannonball 6 miles.   

[halloween]

Seems some things haven't changed since the 16th century.

[petermik]

With the current terrorist activity in Turkey I hope this does not become a prime target.......

[JetsetBkk]

30 minutes ago, petermik said:

With the current terrorist activity in Turkey I hope this does not become a prime target.......

 

...or a prime route for the next Islamic horde.

[petermik]

Just now, JetsetBkk said:

 

...or a prime route for the next Islamic horde.

Naughty............but I like it 

[kiniyow]

Good for Turkey..A really big Feat since it is the Worlds Largest