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 (11921 views)

Cistern Cafe (3941 views)

Cistern Ceiling (3877 views)

Cistern Medusa Column Support (4778 views)

Cistern Medusa Head Column (4437 views)

Cistern Columns (3582 views)

Cistern Ghost Image (3703 views)

Peacock Eyed Column (4457 views)

Cistern (4562 views)

People In Cistern (3249 views)