Basilica Cistern
About
An atmospheric underground Roman water reservoir of 336 columns and two Medusa heads.
Good to know
- Book a timed slot
- Quieter first thing
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Basilica Cistern with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace for a full day around Sultanahmet.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Sultanahmet Courtyard Hotel (Sultanahmet), about 200 m away. Sample listing.
- Galata Loft Hotel (Galata), about 2.0 km away. Sample listing.
- Bosphorus Terrace Hotel (Beşiktaş), about 4.5 km away. Sample listing.