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 (11995 views)

Cistern Cafe (4155 views)

Cistern Ceiling (3971 views)

Cistern Medusa Column Support (4873 views)

Cistern Medusa Head Column (4496 views)

Cistern Columns (3667 views)

Cistern Ghost Image (3808 views)

Peacock Eyed Column (4548 views)

Cistern (4641 views)

People In Cistern (3358 views)