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 97,230 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.60 (out of 5).
Opening hours
● Open 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- ★★★★★★★★★★S. B.· 2 weeks ago
Absolutely fascinating and truly one of the most unique places to visit in Istanbul. The Basilica Cistern, built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, is an incredible underground structure with hundreds…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Denitsa Petrova· 2 months 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.…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Abdulla Harees· 2 months 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…
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