Turkey (Türkiye) The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul
The Basilica Cistern, also known as the Yerebatan Sarnıcı in Turkish, is one of the most fascinating historical sites in Istanbul, Turkey.
Located in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, the cistern is situated just a short distance southwest of the Hagia Sophia. The cistern is an impressive architectural feat, measuring approximately 140 meters (460 feet) in length and 70 meters (230 feet) in width, with a capacity to hold over 80,000 cubic meters (2.8 million cubic feet) of water.
Located in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, the cistern is situated just a short distance southwest of the Hagia Sophia. The cistern is an impressive architectural feat, measuring approximately 140 meters (460 feet) in length and 70 meters (230 feet) in width, with a capacity to hold over 80,000 cubic meters (2.8 million cubic feet) of water.
Photography Tips
Very dark and no tripod is allowed.
Travel Information
Take money with you, you have to pay for the entrance - it is not cheap.
The best thing is to come by public transport or on foot if you can.
The best thing is to come by public transport or on foot if you can.
Spot Type
Indoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
08:23 - 17:40
| current local time: 15:04
Photo Themes
Cistern
Collumns
Medusa
Roman Empire
Undeground
Underground Cistern
Locations
Istanbul
The Basilica Cistern
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