Çamlıca Tower
A 369-metre broadcasting tower on Little Çamlıca Hill in Üsküdar; its observation decks are open to visitors.
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Asian Side · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
To look over Istanbul from its highest point, with both sides of the city in view.
Short History
The tower was built to gather the many broadcast transmitters scattered around the hills into a single structure. It is 369 metres above the ground and 587 metres above sea level — the tallest structure in Istanbul. It opened on 29 May 2021 and began admitting visitors on 1 June 2021.
About
Çamlıca Tower rises on Little Çamlıca Hill on the Asian side and can be seen from many parts of the city. From the observation decks on floors 33 and 34 you look out over the city in every direction; there are a restaurant and a café on the upper floors.
What to know before visiting
No special notices.
How to get here from Meşale
We have not yet checked a public-transport route to this place on the ground. The map links below give directions with current timetables; we do not quote taxi times because they depend on traffic.
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Our walking routes stay within Sultanahmet; this place is reached by public transport.
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- From Meşale
- Public transport · 7.4 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Asian Side
- Hours
- Current hours and admission on the official site
- Ticket
- Paid
Highlights
- Observation decks on floors 33 and 34
- A 369-metre tower
- City views from the Asian side
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Source & Freshness
- Last checked:
- November 8, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.