The 52-floor Isbank (İş Bankası) Tower 1 is the tallest of the three skyscrapers of the Türkiye İş Bankası headquarters in Levent, Istanbul. It was formerly the tallest skyscraper in Turkey and the Balkan peninsula (southeastern Europe). It entered service with the ceremonies between August 23 and 26, 2000. Specifications of the building Its official height is without the flag pole, and including the flag pole. Uses "intelligent skyscraper" technologies. Located close to the Levent subway station of the Istanbul Metro on Büyükdere Avenue. Owned and built by Türkiye İş Bankası (Turkish Business Bank). Several details of the building resemble Trump Tower in New York City, which was designed by the same architect firm, Swanke Hayden Connell Architects. SHCA collaborated with the Turkish architect firm Tekeli-Sisa. See also Istanbul List of tallest buildings in Istanbul List of tallest buildings in Turkey List of tallest buildings in Europe References External links Emporis Buildings Database - Isbank Tower 2000 establishments in Turkey Art Deco architecture in Turkey Beşiktaş Buildings and structures in Istanbul Office buildings completed in 2000 Office buildings in Turkey Skyscrapers in Istanbul Skyscraper office buildings in Turkey