Basilica Cistern

Constructed in the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Justinianus, the most prosperous period of the East Roman Empire, the Cistern Basilica is 70m in width and 140m in lenght and supported by 336 marble columns. In 1985 the municipality of Istanbul undertook the restoration of the cistern.

Basilica Cistern (11824 views)

Cistern Cafe (3843 views)

Cistern Ceiling (3815 views)

Cistern Medusa Column Support (4663 views)

Cistern Medusa Head Column (4357 views)

Cistern Columns (3516 views)

Cistern Ghost Image (3590 views)

Peacock Eyed Column (4362 views)

Cistern (4466 views)

People In Cistern (3150 views)