Basilica Cistern

Basilica Cistern featuring a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects
'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.

Reviews of Basilica Cistern

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
176
" "5 - Excellent 49.858356940509914%
4 - Good
136
" "4 - Good 38.52691218130312%
3 - Okay
30
" "3 - Okay 8.498583569405099%
2 - Disappointing
6
" "2 - Disappointing 1.6997167138810199%
1 - Terrible
5
" "1 - Terrible 1.4164305949008498%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
31 Dec 2019

again, massively under repair. the Cistern of Philoxenos just round the corner was very good (and free) and no tourists as not really know

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
25 Nov 2019

Worth seeing

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
4 Nov 2019

Under renovation and currently drained (no water or fish as seen on our previous visit). However, the price charged is the same. You can still walk around the entire site and still see the heads of Medusa but it lacks the magic and eeriness compared to when it's full of water.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
30 Oct 2019

Go early or late afternoon to beat the crowds.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
21 Oct 2019

Worth a look!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
24 Sep 2019

Don't miss this hidden gem.

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