The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, is a suspension bridge in Istanbul, Turkey. Completed in 1988, it spans the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the European and Asian sides of the city. The bridge is named after Fatih Sultan Mehmet, the Ottoman Sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453. With a total length of 1,510 meters, the bridge plays a crucial role in alleviating traffic congestion in Istanbul. It features a main span of 1,090 meters and is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. The bridge is an important part of the city's infrastructure, facilitating transportation and commerce.