Basilica Cistern
Alemdar, Istanbul
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
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Why it's in the ranking
We blend the rating (4.6) with the volume of 96,192 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.60 (out of 5).
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Opening hours
● Closed now- Monday: 09:00 AM – 06:30 PM, 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 06:30 PM, 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 06:30 PM, 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 09:00 AM – 06:30 PM, 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 09:00 AM – 06:30 PM, 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 09:00 AM – 06:30 PM, 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 09:00 AM – 06:30 PM, 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Approximate location
Address: Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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Reviews from Google- ★★★★★★★★★★Palastri Shop· a month ago
We booked our tickets online in advance, so the entry process was quick and seamless. As soon as we stepped into the underground cistern, we were amazed. It was absolutely stunning. I've never seen a place quite like this! The lighting…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Abdulla Harees· a month ago
The Basilica Cistern was one of the most magical and unforgettable places I visited in Istanbul. From the moment you walk down the stairs, you're greeted by a breathtaking underground world filled with towering ancient columns, beautiful…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Denitsa Petrova· a month ago
The Basilica Cistern is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Istanbul. Walking through the ancient underground chambers, surrounded by towering columns and softly lit reflections on the water, feels like stepping back in time.…
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