How much did Istanbul Sapphire cost to build?
The Istanbul Sapphire is the 261 m mixed-use skyscraper in the Levent district of Istanbul, Turkey, with a shopping centre, an observation terrace and residential units, developed by Kiler GYO and designed by Tabanlioglu Architects, opened on 4 March 2011 as the tallest building in Turkey and, outside Moscow, in Europe at the time. Turkish newspapers Dunya and Sabah reported an investment of 250 million dollars at the opening, excluding the land, against 150 million dollars in the Wikipedia infobox.
Reported project cost
$250 million
Cost basis: 2011
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Basis of the published figure
Reported project cost2011
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Key dimensions
- HeightDunya Gazetesi
- 261 m
Project record
Opened or launched
dunya.com4 March 2011