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 (11957 views)

Cistern Cafe (4020 views)

Cistern Ceiling (3921 views)

Cistern Medusa Column Support (4830 views)

Cistern Medusa Head Column (4463 views)

Cistern Columns (3628 views)

Cistern Ghost Image (3762 views)

Peacock Eyed Column (4504 views)

Cistern (4603 views)

People In Cistern (3306 views)