Basilica Cistern

" Basilica Cistern ", located in the historical peninsula tram routes in the district of Eminönü , Sultanahmet when you continue in the direction remains on your right . After the birth of Jesus , built by Justinian in the sixth century Byzantine emperor known. Purpose built to meet the water needs of the Great Palace of Byzantium , the " Basilica Cistern ", splendid public because of appearance " Basilica Cistern " is named as . Nine thousand eight hundred square meters are installed underground, " Basilica Cistern ", a total of three hundred thirty-six are kept afloat by marble columns . When down in the cistern entrance door , walk forward if the leftmost path ; The most important of Roman sculpture with two " Medusa Head " will encounter .
After the conquest of Istanbul by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, the Ottoman reign, the property transferred to the " Basilica Cistern ", twice in this period are subject to modification . The first restoration work , during the reign of Sultan Ahmet III in the year 1723 was built by architect Mehmet Aga in Kayseri . Second if the repair work was carried out during the period of Sultan Abdul Hamid II .
After the proclamation of the Republic for a long time any maintenance - repair work not subject to the " Basilica Cistern ", twice, in 1987 and 1994 has seen the renovations .
Domestic, foreign appreciated by many celebrities visited " Basilica Cistern ", for the regulation of many international events of historic sites is preferred . A lot of singers and music groups from time to time , gives concerts in the Basilica Cistern .
Because of the many museums around the location where the " Basilica Cistern ", now closing the venue is open to visitors since our recommendation ; After visiting all the museums in the region , this historic structure is to not go inside .

Days and Hours
Cistern every day 09:00 to 17:30 hours
It is open to visitors between .
Basilica Cistern Ticket Prices :
TC Citizens : £ 5 .
Foreign Tourists : $ 10.