Galata Bridge & Eminönü
Galata Köprüsü · Eminönü
A bridge across the Golden Horn that links the Old City and the New City. Crowds of fishermen line the bridge, and below are fish restaurants. The fish sandwich from the Eminönü pier across the way is the most famous treat.
The Galata Bridge spans the Golden Horn, connecting the Old City's Eminönü with the New City's Karaköy. The current bridge was completed in 1994. Its upper deck carries traffic and trams, and locals fishing from morning to night line both sides. Below is a row of seafood restaurants. From the bridge, you can see the Galata Tower, the Süleymaniye Mosque and the New Mosque at the same time, and the silhouettes are stunning at sunset. At the Eminönü pier, the fish sandwich (balık ekmek) sold from boats, served with pickle juice, is a classic street food. This is also the main pier for Bosphorus cruises and city ferries. Getting there: T1 tram to Eminönü or Karaköy station.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Spice Bazaar
- Rüstem Pasha Mosque
- Galata Tower
- Galataport
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Gülhane Park
- Grand Bazaar
- Istanbul Modern