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 internationally significant waterway located in Istanbul, Turkey.

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

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 who changed to become a cow and was to wander the world until she met Titan Prometheus after crossing the Bosporus.

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 Anatolia. It is the narrowest strait in the world, connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.

Mar 14, 2024 · Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait, is a narrow strait that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and divides Istanbul into two continents, Europe and Asia. The Bosphorus is not only a significant waterway but also a popular destination for locals and tourists.

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 Istanbul owes its name to the Thracian culture and Greek mythology.

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. Bosphorus is one of the world’s most beautiful and charming natural formations and it …

May 29, 2024 · The Bosphorus is the 32-kilometer (20-mile)-long north-south strait that joins the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea in Istanbul and separates the continents of Europe and Asia.

Dec 13, 2024 · A crossroads between land and sea, Europe and Asia, Byzantine and Islamic architecture, the past and the present. When in the largest city in Turkey, marvelling before the Bosphorus, here are some essential activities for you to try.

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 Turkey into Thrace and Anatolia. The coordinates of the Bosporus are 41°07′10″N 29°04′31″E.