The Bosporus or Bosphorus Strait (/ ˈ b ɒ s p ər ə s, ˈ b ɒ s f ər ə s / BOSS-pər-əs, BOSS-fər-əs; [a] Turkish: İstanbul Boğazı, lit. 'Istanbul strait', colloquially Boğaz) is a natural strait and an …

Feb 7, 2025 · Bosporus, strait (boğaz, “throat”) uniting the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara and separating parts of Asian Turkey (Anatolia) from European Turkey.

Mar 4, 2021 · The Bosphorus Strait, alongside Dardanelles and the Sea of Marmara, is within the Turkish territory. The strait is located in northwestern Turkey and separates Thrace from …

The Bosphorus (also spelled Bosporus; Turkish: Boğaziçi or İstanbul Boğazı, "Istanbul Strait"), about 30 kilometers (19 mi) long and only 700 meters (2,300 ft) wide, connects the Sea of …

Apr 26, 2018 · Bosporus comes from the Greek terms “bos” and “poros,” which translates to “cow” and “passage.” The name comes from a mythical story from ancient Greek about Io, a woman …

May 28, 2024 · The Bosphorus (Bogazici) is about 30 km. (19 miles) long strait or waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe, as well as Marmara and Black Sea. …

The Bosporus Strait, also known as the Bosphorus, is a natural strait located in Istanbul, Turkey. It connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and separates Asia and Europe, dividing …

Sep 26, 2022 · Thanks to its unique aspect of dividing europe and asia, the bosphorus stands as an must see landmark of istanbul with its bays, seaside mansions and fortresses. Bosphorus …

May 13, 2023 · Bosphorus Strait, also known as the Bosporus or Istanbul Strait, is a natural strait located in Turkey that connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. This unique waterway is …

4 days ago · The Bosphorus isn’t just a beautiful backdrop—it’s the thread that connects Istanbul’s layered history, culture, and traditions. At Context Travel, our expert-led walking …