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Monday, September 13, 2010

Ruby Tuesday - Fishing on the Galata Bridge in Istanbul

The Galata Bridge is a favourite fishing spot among locals in Istanbul. The popular bridge spans the Golden Horn, linking the old part of Istanbul to the modern part of the city. It is also very close to the bustling Spice Bazaar.

We strolled across the bridge and noticed hundreds of fishermen casting their long fishing rods into the water. Many people had to rely on fishing for a living to make ends meet, but some take home and share their fresh catch of the day with their families.

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Anglers lining the bridge, waiting patiently for the day's catch .


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Watching them fishing has given me quite some good photo ops, and every now and then you notice a fish line go flying in the air. How cool is that?


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As we walked through the bridge, I couldn't help but peek into a few buckets. Small shrimps and anchovies are used as baits with fisherman's catch of the day in barrels.


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Across the other side of the bridge there are fishing boats selling fish sandwiches along the dock. The freshly caught fish are grilled as soon as it gets to shore, and served in a half-loaf of bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.


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Some of the great views of the city can be seen from the bridge and the tower in the distance is the Galata tower.


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On the upper deck, the bridge carries autos, buses, trams, and pedestrians. Below the roadway you will find restaurant and cafes where you can enjoy a nice meal or just drink Turkish tea.


23 comments:

  1. Hundreds of them. Gosh...my heart goes to all the fishes down there. :p

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  2. the sceneries are gorgeous... I need a vacation too :)

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  3. What a nice place to fish - such a lovely view. :)

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  4. I remember eating two great fish meals in Istanbul. Didn't know the fish might be caught so close to the city.
    Time Istanbul is on the must return to list.
    It's definitely the most fascinating city I have visited, shame about the politics though.

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  5. Incredible shots of Istanbul! That shot of the fish on the line is magnificent! Happy Ruby Tuesday! :)

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  6. The pic of the Hagia Sophia in the back ground is incredible. Then again all the shots are beautiful

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  7. Wow! You make me wish to be there. The buildings and scenery attracted me.

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  8. I enjoyed seeing your photos of Istanbul. The city looks fascinating!

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  9. A fascinating look at Istanbul!
    Love the fish flying in the air. :)

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  10. Aww, this is something new to me! Fishing on the bridge can be exciting. And fresh fish sandwich is a delightful snack. :-)

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  11. incredible views!!
    what a beautiful place

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  12. Fantastic. I wish I could try fishing with a rod! I tried it when I was a kid my bait was eaten but I didn't have any catch!

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  13. What a beautiful city, and what great shots to share it with us!

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  14. A very colorful skyline. It seems like someone is going home with lots of fish. I wonder how they are able to catch some many fish with one line?

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  15. Excellent photo set. Those are some seriously long fishing rods. Happy RT.

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  16. looks like you had a great time. Did a handsome hunk let you try to catch soem fish?

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  17. They wore thick jackets! Must be cold for a fall season.

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