Turkey inaugurated the longest suspension bridge in the world

Turkey inaugurated the longest suspension bridge in the world

Inauguration of the Çanakkale 1915 Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world

The work, which required an investment of €2,500 million (US$2,766 million), joins three other bridges in Istanbul that constitute the link between the two continents. will also connect Eastern Thrace with Anatoliabordering the capital of the Eurasian country, the AFP news agency reported.

Its inauguration took place in the anniversary of the naval victory of the Ottoman forces -March 18, 1915- before the allies in the battle of the Dardanellesalso known as battle of gallipoli. The fighting, which lasted until January 1916, led to the Ottoman Empire victory over British and French troops.

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In short, the bridge is “a way to keep alive the memory of the martyrs of Canakkale”highlighted the President, Recep Tayyip Erdoganat the opening of the work.

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