Top 3 Istanbul Skyscrapers | Tallest Buildings In Istanbul
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Undoubtedly, Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in Turkey and Europe, which can be understood from the large number of skyscrapers.
Before my trip to this city, I wished to see different parts of it from a height, and to do this, I had no choice but to go to the Istanbul skyscrapers. That’s why I decided to visit some of the tall buildings in this city, which allowed me to enter and make my wish come true.
The tallest buildings in Istanbul and the beautiful view they show of Istanbul also have very special facilities that make visiting them attractive. If you also love heights, stay with me until the end of this article to learn about the tallest Istanbul skyscrapers.
List of the tallest buildings in Istanbul
Table of Contents
Istanbul has more than 50 buildings over 100 meters high, but it is impossible to visit all of them.
First, I will share the list of the most popular skyscrapers and then tell you about the towers I have visited.
Height | Name |
369 meters | Çamlica Tower |
352 meters | Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey |
284 meters | Skyland Office Tower |
284 meters | Skyland Residential Tower |
280 meters | Metropol Istanbul |
261 meters | Sapphire Tower |
245 meters | Emaar Square The Address Hotel & Residences |
220 meters | Nurol Life |
220 meters | Istanbul Tower 205 |
202 meters | Spine Tower |
210 meters | Anthill Residences |
186 meters | Rönesans Tower |
181 meters | Isbank Towers |
Çamlica Tower
Çamlıca is the tallest Istanbul tower and the city’s most popular tourist tower. With this in mind, the first skyscraper I chose to visit was Çamlıca Tower.
Çamlıca Tower is located on Çamlıca Hill in the Üsküdar region. I bought a ticket from https://camlicatower.com/ for 25 Euros to go to this tower. Then I got there by taxi.
In addition to a taxi, you can take bus number 22E or 22RE from Taksim Square and get off at Çamlıca Hill station. From there, it is only a short walk to the tower. Alternatively, you can take the tram from Kabataş to Bağcılar and get off at Çamlıca Hill Station.
After entering the tower, I visited the library and halls prepared for tourists, then I took the elevator and went to the 33rd and 34th floors, which are among the best floors of this tower.
There are two decks on the 33rd and 34th floors of the tower, each located at a height of 148 and 153 meters from the ground, respectively. One of these decks is made entirely of glass, and since I have acrophobia, it was hard to convince myself to stand on it. However, it was worth it, and it gave me the feeling of being suspended between the earth and the sky.
There is a luxurious restaurant on this tower’s 39th and 40th floors, which is panoramic and 360 degrees. For me, who had just been to Istanbul, it was very pleasant to sit in this cafe because I could see the whole of Istanbul and achieve my dream.
Note: The 25 Euro ticket is only for entering the tower. You must pay a separate fee to use the Coffee Shop and restaurant, go to the terrace, etc.
Entrance fee to Çamlica Tower: There are many plans for buying tickets for this tower, which I have included in the table below.
Duration of visit | Ticket price | Facilities |
2 hours | €25 | Entrance ticket with free Turkish tea |
5 hours |
€139 |
Entrance ticket with hotel transfer and free lunch or dinner |
5 hours | €119 | Entrance ticket with hotel transfer and lunch or dinner experience |
4 hours | €95 | Entrance ticket with hotel transfer and free breakfast |
4 hours | €89 | Entrance ticket with hotel transfer and free Turkish coffee |
Location
Skyland Tower
During my visit, I loved this tower because of its location next to the Belgrade forest. When I visited the different floors of this tower with one of my friends, a real estate consultant, the beautiful view of this forest attracted me. Think about it: living in this area, you can wake up in the morning, go to the window, and start your day by watching this beautiful forest.
Skyland is a set of three buildings, two of which are 284 meters high. These 284-meter skyscrapers are built, one for residence and one for offices.
Another smaller building is used as a hotel and is 179 meters high.
Skyland residential apartment has 64 floors, and because Skyland is located in one of the best European neighborhoods of Istanbul, Sarıyer, it is very suitable for buying and investing.
The next tower, with 65 floors, is dedicated to administrative offices, a shopping center, and parking. It is a complete welfare complex for Skyland residents and tourists.
- Security facilities: Earthquake-proof building, intelligent fire extinguishing system, CCTV, 24-hour security.
- Amenities: Sports complexes, restaurants, coffee shops, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, children’s swimming pools, playgrounds for children.
- Building facilities: Terrace, smart home, parking lot with a capacity of 3,500 cars.
For more information on buying a house and booking a hotel, visit the website of this complex at the following address: www.skyscrapercenter.com
Entrance fee: free
Metropol Istanbul
Metropol is undoubtedly the best choice in Istanbul if you want access to everything in just one building. The presence of a shopping center, amusement park, restaurant, residential complex, and Turkish and international stores has made this building one of the most popular places for tourists and residents.
Metropole is located in the Ataşehir area of Istanbul along the D100 highway. Most people know this tower because of its shopping center, which is attractive and large. All kinds of brands have branches in this shopping center, and a relatively large game city is located on the lower floors. There are also popular restaurants in this tower. You can refer to the page metropolistanbul.com to learn about the restaurants in this shopping center.
Features of Istanbul Ataşehir Metropolis
- Gym
- Walking trails
- Children’s Garden
- The cafe
- Parking
- Green area
- 24-hour security
- Shops and offices
- Hospital
- Restaurants
- Shopping center
- Cinema (for information on movie screenings, visit cinematica.com.tr )
- Entrance fee: free
Location
To sum up
This article was about modern Istanbul and familiarization with the city’s most famous towers. The tower-building industry in Istanbul has accelerated and developed dramatically in recent years, and the number of skyscrapers in this historic city increases yearly. There are more than 50 high-rise structures in different parts of this city. The main purpose of their construction is to attract foreign capital, especially from investors of neighboring countries in the Middle East region.