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 (12077 views)

Cistern Cafe (4244 views)

Cistern Ceiling (4047 views)

Cistern Medusa Column Support (4945 views)

Cistern Medusa Head Column (4567 views)

Cistern Columns (3746 views)

Cistern Ghost Image (3889 views)

Peacock Eyed Column (4615 views)

Cistern (4711 views)

People In Cistern (3460 views)