Emaar Skyview

As the signage on site was very sparse and the entrance fee extremely high, I got into the elevator slightly annoyed and with even greater expectations - which were exceeded when I stepped onto the platform. The view over Istanbul is spectacular, walking over glass at a height of 300 meters is a breathtaking experience that allows you to test and push your own limits. Like most other visitors, I had to overcome my fear at first and was even more thrilled when I finally managed to look down and pose for a photo. Once back down, I was still weak-kneed and full of adrenaline. Unforgettable!

The view is incredibly beautiful, Istanbul is almost entirely under your feet. However, it is not a Çamlıca Tower in my eyes. I would like to talk comparatively because they are very similar areas. First of all, the price is 180 TL in Çamlıca and 295 TL here as of December 2023. We bought it with a 30% discount when purchased together with the aquarium ticket. I'm not sure which one the discount was for, but I paid 515 TL for the aquarium and observation deck, along with 1 teacher discount. The building is designed in such a way that you cannot fully feel the height and view. You don't have the chance to sit and eat or drink while looking at the view. The fact that the windows are not vertical and have many pieces deprives you of this view at this height. The areas to sit and rest in the open area on the lower floor are very limited and open, so it is not right on the edge, and as you can imagine, the weather conditions are quite different and challenging between the 0th Floor and the 48th Floor. There is a glass terrace in one section, which is charged separately, for those with heart. I can say that this was the area that caught my attention the most. I can't say that I am afraid of heights, but I couldn't walk here. In general, when I compare it with Çamlıca tower, it is definitely not worth going here. Would I go again? I don't think so.