Toronto’s CN Tower is taller than Camlica Tower — 553.3 metres against 369 metres — and its observation levels are higher too: the main LookOut is at about 346 metres and the SkyPod at 447 metres, while Camlica Tower’s decks are at 148.5 and 153 metres. Both are concrete broadcasting towers with viewing levels and a restaurant; the CN Tower opened in 1976, Camlica Tower in 2021.
| Camlica Tower | CN Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| City | Istanbul (Asian side) | Toronto |
| Height | 369 m | 553.3 m |
| Opened | 2021 | 1976 |
| Main purpose | Radio and TV broadcasting, observation | Radio and TV broadcasting, observation |
| Observation levels | 148.5 m and 153 m | LookOut about 346 m, glass floor about 342 m, SkyPod 447 m |
| Dining | Restaurants on the 39th–40th floors (175.5–180 m) | Revolving 360 Restaurant |
| Special experiences | Seyyah 360 film, Mission Moon exhibit | Glass floor, EdgeWalk on the outside of the tower |
Which tower is taller?
The CN Tower, at 553.3 metres, was the world’s tallest free-standing structure for more than three decades. Camlica Tower is 369 metres tall — a 203.5-metre concrete body and a 165.5-metre steel antenna — and is the tallest structure in Istanbul; see how tall Camlica Tower is.
How high can visitors go?
At the CN Tower, the main observation level is at about 346 metres and the SkyPod at 447 metres. At Camlica Tower, visitors use the glass-enclosed decks on the 33rd and 34th floors, at 148.5 and 153 metres, and the restaurant floors above them. Because Camlica Tower stands on a hill, its decks are roughly 370 metres above sea level.
What do you see from each tower?
From the CN Tower you look over downtown Toronto and the wide expanse of Lake Ontario. From Camlica Tower you see two continents: the Bosphorus with its bridges, the historic peninsula, the high-rise districts and, on clear days, the Princes’ Islands; see what you can see from Camlica Tower.
What can you do besides the view?
The CN Tower is known for its glass floor, its revolving restaurant and EdgeWalk, a guided walk around the outside of the tower. Camlica Tower offers a restaurant and café on the 39th and 40th floors, the Seyyah 360 film and the Mission Moon exhibit; see the Camlica Tower visitor guide.
Which one should you visit?
In Toronto, the CN Tower is the city’s signature viewpoint and thrill experience. In Istanbul, Camlica Tower is the highest viewpoint and shows Europe and Asia together; entry starts at €25 and it is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–22:00 (closed on Mondays); see prices and opening hours.
| Tower | Height | Opened | Highest observation deck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camlica Tower (Istanbul) | 369 m | 2021 | 153 m |
| Eiffel Tower (Paris) | 330 m | 1889 | 276 m |
| Tokyo Skytree (Tokyo) | 634 m | 2012 | about 450 m |
| CN Tower (Toronto) | 553.3 m | 1976 | 447 m |
Sources: Çamlıca Kulesi (official operator), Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Time Out Tokyo.
Common mistakes
- “Camlica Tower has an outdoor walk like EdgeWalk.” Its decks are enclosed by glass; there is no outdoor walk.
- “The Camlica Tower restaurant is at the top of the tower.” It is on the 39th and 40th floors; the antenna rises far above it.
Ready to go up? Book Camlica Tower tickets online.
Questions answered in this article
- Which is taller, Camlica Tower or the CN Tower? — The CN Tower, 553.3 m against 369 m.
- How high are the observation levels? — CN Tower about 346 m and 447 m; Camlica Tower 148.5 m and 153 m.
- When did they open? — The CN Tower in 1976, Camlica Tower in 2021.
- Do both have restaurants? — Yes: a revolving restaurant in Toronto, the 39th–40th floors in Istanbul.
- Is there an outdoor walk at Camlica Tower? — No, the decks are enclosed by glass.
Sources
- Çamlıca Kulesi (official operator) — technical data
- CN Tower (official site)
- Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
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