Odakule

Odakule is a modern high-rise building in the heart of Beyoğlu that connects two streets through its glass-fronted ground floor. The structure spans between two alleyways and features a distinctive transparent design that facilitates passage through the building.

Before this building stood the Bon Marché, Istanbul's first major department store from the 19th century. The current high-rise was completed in 1976 and marked a turning point in the neighborhood's development.

The building hosts the Goethe-Institut and serves as home to various institutions that shape the neighborhood's cultural life. It functions as a meeting point where communities gather and events regularly take place.

The building is accessible during daytime business hours and allows visitors to walk through the ground-level passage. The transparent structure makes it easy to spot entrances and navigate through the building without getting lost.

Odakule was among the first four high-rise buildings constructed in Istanbul during the 1970s and helped reshape the city's skyline. Architects Kaya Tecimen and Ali Taner created with this project a model for modern urban development.

Location: Istanbul Province

Location: Beyoğlu

GPS coordinates: 41.03189,28.97556

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21