Levent is one of the main business districts of Istanbul, located on the European side of the city. It is a part of the district of Besiktas, wich is situated to the north of the Golden Horn, at the western shore of the Bosphorus strait.Levent is in direct competition with the nearby Maslak business district for new skyscraper projects. One of the major skyscrapers clusters of the city is located here; the area host the tallest completed skyscraper of Turkey, the 52-floor Is Bankasi Tower I, wich has a height of 181m (195m including the flag spire on top). The tallest skyscrapet currently under construction is the 54-floor Sapphire wich will reach a roof height of 238m (261m including its spire).
