The Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern is one of the most interesting buildings in Istanbul. It was built in the sixth century during the reign of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. It is a large underground water reservoir, whose storage capacity is 100,000 tons of water. In addition, visiting the Istanbul Basilica Cistern from the inside, you will be able to enjoy the wonderful and amazing art of Byzantine sculpture through dozens of huge columns designed and sculpted with precision, art and mastery, numbering about 336 columns. You can also see groups of beautiful and colorful fish swimming under your feet. The Basilica Cistern has a café to serve refreshing drinks and delicious snacks after or during the visit.