Istanbul Observation Decks
Climbing the viewing platforms of Istanbul will be able to see the Golden Horn Bay from above, various architectural monuments, including those created during the Byzantine and Roman times.
Galata Tower
The tower, more than 60 m high, allows its guests to admire the stunning views of Istanbul, the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus (one of 2 lifts brings visitors to the observation deck at a height of 52 m). In addition, you will be able to find a souvenir shop, a nightclub and a restaurant in the tower. Ticket price - 25 liras.
Address: Buyuk Hendek Caddesi
Istanbul Sapphire
The roof of this building "sheltered" a glazed observation deck at an altitude of more than 230 m (panoramic views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus are opened; the installed binoculars will allow you to see everything in close-up, for the use of which you will be asked to pay 1 lira). The rise to the observation deck is paid at the price of 18 liras (the high-speed elevator moves at a speed of 17 km / h). Visitors are immediately given the opportunity to experience the Skyride attraction in 4D format, which consists in making a virtual helicopter flight over the city (ticket price - 28 liras).
Address: Levent, Eski Buyukdere Caddesi 1.
Suleymaniye Mosque
In the backyard of the mosque, which is located on a hill, you can find a viewing platform, from where guests can admire the Galata Bridge, the Maiden Tower, part of the Bosphorus, the Hagia Sophia.
How to get there? A high-speed tram will take those who wish to the Eminonu stop, then you need to walk no more than 5 minutes (address: Prof. Siddik Sami Onar Caddesi).