Basilica Cistern
Local name: Yerebatan Sarnıcı
- Built
- 532
- Visit time
- 45 min
- Open
- Daily
- Entry
- Ticketed
Built in 532 under Justinian I, the cistern supplied water to the Great Palace. Some 336 columns rise across roughly 9,800 m². The two Medusa heads in the northwest corner are its most famous sight.
Tip
Queues are usually shorter in the evening. Floors can be damp — wear non-slip shoes.