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 (11712 views)

Cistern Cafe (3734 views)

Cistern Ceiling (3708 views)

Cistern Medusa Column Support (4545 views)

Cistern Medusa Head Column (4245 views)

Cistern Columns (3401 views)

Cistern Ghost Image (3443 views)

Peacock Eyed Column (4242 views)

Cistern (4359 views)

People In Cistern (3048 views)