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Sapphire Observation Deck

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Istanbul, Kagithane, Celiktepe Neighborhood, Ismet Inonu Avenue, 2 • floor 54

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Istanbul, Kagithane, Celiktepe Neighborhood, Ismet Inonu Avenue, 2floor 54

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Дмитрий Мглинец

Level 9 Local Expert

A great place, a must-visit, if it's not the first time in Istanbul and the whole story has already been bypassed. Great view of the whole of Istanbul, all the way to the Black Sea. There are few people if on weekdays, before and it costs 600 lire for March 25. The photo does not convey perspective and volume. You need to look at it and enter it. You can have tea, just like everywhere else.

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Ольга М.

Level 5 Local Expert

We got there by metro, it's 2 minutes from the center. They found it quickly, too. I was surprised that we were alone when buying tickets and taking the elevator (usually there are a lot of people going to the observation decks), but when we got up, we realized what was the matter. There are lonely dirty tables, there was no conversation about drinking tea and enjoying the view, it seems that no one is serving tea there anymore. Binoscopes (binoculars) do not work, the view is only on 2 sides (not a panorama), but this is all nonsense compared to the dirty windows on this observation deck!!! Dusty, streaked, it's just a disappointment …

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vika_coolikova

Level 15 Local Expert

It's easy to get there by metro. The station is indeed next to a shopping mall. Inside the shopping center, it is difficult to figure out how to climb the panorama. But the guard sent us an explanatory text through a translator. I'll tell you too. Go straight to the shopping center as you wish. Then you'll see elevators on the right. Go up to the 1st floor. And there will be a counter where you can buy tickets. Next, you will be escorted. On the plus side, there are very few people. Clearly not a tourist destination. But if you want to take a break from the crowds or if you've already watched everything in Istanbul, then come here. The panorama is circular, but not all 360 degrees are visible. It's interesting to go around in a circle. Surprisingly, the playgrounds were open in places (without a roof). There are tables where you can sit and admire the view. There is a cafe, but the food is tasteless. There is also a souvenir, a toilet. I do not recommend flying in an attraction. Terrible picture quality + you will "fly" over all historical sights. And it's better to watch them in reality. If you compare with Moscow City, then... it's better not to compare. Tickets are cheaper here, but the quality/service is also worse.

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