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 (12050 views)

Cistern Cafe (4221 views)

Cistern Ceiling (4021 views)

Cistern Medusa Column Support (4921 views)

Cistern Medusa Head Column (4545 views)

Cistern Columns (3719 views)

Cistern Ghost Image (3860 views)

Peacock Eyed Column (4591 views)

Cistern (4685 views)

People In Cistern (3432 views)