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Basilica Cistern Guide 2025
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- General Information
- Basilica Cistern is Istanbul's largest cistern, measuring 108m x 65m
- Located in Sultanahmet, accessible via Funicular F1 and Tram T1
- Open daily from 09:00 to 18:30, with night shift from 19:30 to 23:50
- Regular entrance fee is 900 TL, night shift ticket is 1400 TL
- Historical Background
- Built in 540s during Byzantine Emperor Justinian's reign
- Originally served as water supply for Eastern Roman Emperors' palace
- Contains 336 reused ancient Greco-Roman columns
- Features Medusa heads on stones for religious reasons
- Visitor Experience
- Located at beginning of Yerebatan Street
- Online tickets available with skip-the-line service
- Night shift offers special events until 11:50 pm
- Museum Pass Istanbul is not valid for this location