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1915 Çanakkale Bridge

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Across the Dardanelles

About 1915 Çanakkale Bridge

The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge crosses the Dardanelles between Gelibolu and Lapseki. When it opened in 2022 it had the longest main span of any suspension bridge in the world, 2,023 metres, and it shortened the drive from Istanbul.

Why it's on our list

  • Opened 2022
  • Record main span
  • Shortens the road from Istanbul

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