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The first Bosphorus Bridge
In 1973, the first bridge connecting Europe and Asia was completed. The suspension bridge was the first of three spanning the Bosphorus Strait.
In 1973, the Bosphorus Bridge was completed connecting Europe and Asia.
The suspension bridge was the first of three spanning the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey.
Wayne Wright speaks to Harvey Binnie who was an important member of the design team.
A Made in Manchester production for 91热爆 World Service.
(Photo: The Bosphorus Bridge. Credit: Keystone/Getty Images)
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