Camlica Tower Observation Deck Entrance
At 369 metres, the tallest structure in Turkey, standing on Çamlıca Hill on the Asian side. The observation deck gives a genuine 360-degree view — the Bosphorus below, the Princes' Islands out in the Marmara, and on a clear day the whole city laid out at once.
- At the gate
- £20.40
- Allow
- 1h 30m
- District
- Closed
- Open daily
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At 369 metres, the tallest structure in Turkey, standing on u00c7amlu0131ca Hill on the Asian side. The observation deck gives a genuine 360-degree view u2014 the Bosphorus below, the Princes' Islands out in the Marmara, and on a clear day the whole city laid out at once.
It was built to replace the cluster of broadcast masts that used to litter the hill, so it does a real job as well as being a viewpoint.
Opening hours
Open daily, 10:00 to 22:00.
What it costs
Walk-up entry to the observation deck is u20ac24. Included on the pass.
Getting there
It is on the Asian side, above u00dcsku00fcdar. Take a ferry to u00dcsku00fcdar and then a short taxi or bus up the hill u2014 about 15 minutes. Combining it with Maiden's Tower and a walk along the u00dcsku00fcdar waterfront makes a straightforward half-day.
How long to allow
About an hour for the deck itself. There is a restaurant on the upper floors and shops below, so you can easily make an afternoon of it.
How it compares to Galata Tower
Galata puts you in the middle of the historic skyline, close enough to pick out individual domes and minarets. u00c7amlu0131ca is far higher and further out, so you get scale and geography instead u2014 the two continents, the bridges, the shipping lanes. If you only do one, choose Galata for the old city and u00c7amlu0131ca for the bigger picture.
Frequently asked questions
- If you want to understand the shape of Istanbul u2014 two continents, the strait, the islands u2014 it is the best vantage point there is. It is a trek from the old city, so pair it with u00dcsku00fcdar or Maiden's Tower.
- Daily, 10:00 to 22:00.
- 369 metres, the tallest structure in Turkey.
- A restaurant on the upper floors, shops, and a convention space. The observation deck is the reason to go.