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 (12029 views)

Cistern Cafe (4204 views)

Cistern Ceiling (4007 views)

Cistern Medusa Column Support (4910 views)

Cistern Medusa Head Column (4528 views)

Cistern Columns (3699 views)

Cistern Ghost Image (3842 views)

Peacock Eyed Column (4578 views)

Cistern (4671 views)

People In Cistern (3416 views)