Galata Bridge

Bridge · Bosphorus

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10 Offbeat Things to Do in Istanbul (Updated 2025)

"From the top level of Galata Bridge I watched dozens—if not hundreds—of local men line up to fish for hours; it's an incredible, daily local scene where some fishermen will even sell fresh-caught seafood directly from their lines, while a fish market at the base of the bridge offers booths of fresh fish that are fun to browse (and occasionally a bit gross)." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/offbeat-things-istanbul/

Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Galata Köprüsü, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions

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