Turkey's 1915 Çanakkale Bridge: The World's Longest Suspension Bridge
World's longest suspension bridge cost £2.1bn to build – connects 2 continents

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Opened in March 2022, Turkey's 1915 Çanakkale Bridge is the world's longest suspension bridge, spanning 6,637 feet across the Dardanelles Strait. It connects Gelibolu in Europe and Lapseki in Asia, significantly reducing travel time between the two continents. The bridge, costing approximately £2.16 billion, features towering supports that symbolize Turkey's historical legacy.
- 01The bridge's construction took around five years to complete.
- 02It has a main span of 6,637 feet, surpassing Japan's Akashi Kaikyō Bridge.
- 03The two towers of the bridge rise to approximately 1,043 feet, making them among the tallest in the world.
- 04Travel time across the bridge is reduced to just six minutes, compared to over an hour by ferry.
- 05The bridge's design elements reflect historical dates linked to the Gallipoli campaign.
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The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, inaugurated in March 2022 by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is the world's longest suspension bridge, boasting a main span of 6,637 feet. It connects Gelibolu in Europe to Lapseki in Asia, significantly enhancing Turkey's transportation network. With a construction cost of approximately £2.16 billion, the bridge features six lanes for vehicles and pedestrian walkways, allowing a drive across the Dardanelles Strait in just six minutes, a drastic improvement from the previous ferry service which took over an hour. Towering at 1,043 feet, its supports rank among the tallest globally, surpassing many skyscrapers, including London's The Shard. The bridge also carries symbolic significance, referencing the centenary of the Turkish Republic and incorporating design elements related to the historic Gallipoli campaign. While it currently holds the record, plans for the Strait of Messina Bridge in Italy could potentially surpass it, aiming to connect mainland Italy with Sicily and featuring a longer suspended span. For now, the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge stands as a monumental achievement linking two continents.
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The bridge significantly reduces travel time between Europe and Asia, facilitating better connectivity and economic activity.
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