The Basilica Cistern
849 reviews
November 27, 2023
I was in Istanbul a month ago. We lived next to this museum. The cistern is an ancient water storage. There are several cisterns in Istanbul, this one is the most beautiful! There are ancient Gorgon Jellyfish heads. I recommend you to visit.
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June 17, 2024
Very impressive! How could such a thing even be created! Beautiful and must-see!!!!
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August 12, 2023
It's like 6 or 7, not 5 at all. It leaves a lot of impressions. You start to feel different about time. Even fragments of modern art inside are not annoying. Gorgeous Gorgon Jellyfish. It is reasonable to arrive / approach the opening, there is almost always a queue, and it is outside - evaluate the current weather conditions. The entrance and ticket offices are from Alemdar Street, opposite Hagia Sophia. Prices change quickly, our visit is 300 lira per person, spring is 23. A rare place in Istanbul where it makes sense to buy a ticket online.
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December 10, 2023
There are several such "cisterns" in Istanbul. This one is the biggest and most famous. It is definitely worth a visit. I have not seen this anywhere except Istanbul, it is impressive even with crowds of people inside
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March 22, 2024
It's cool, but the prices are just space ..
After, it seems, 18:00, the entrance price is almost 2 times higher. To give 3,000 rubles to walk around the tank for 15 minutes is somehow very cool.
And so atmospheric.
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June 15, 2023
It's quite interesting, but for an amateur, for those who love historical events, you can take pictures beautifully and informative, only the only thing you need to
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December 16, 2024
Everything is very beautiful! A lot of visitors, really.
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October 19, 2024
There is a historical reservoir underground and in arches made of marble and travertine
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February 10, 2024
It is worth visiting) the daily entrance on 02/09/2024 for tourists costs 600 lira per person.
In the evening, as I understand it, it is about twice as expensive, because concerts of classical and folk music are held in the evening (I read on the Internet)
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December 20, 2022
The underground reservoir of Constantinople is one of the main attractions of Istanbul! The cave is more than 10 meters deep! Beautiful lighting, marble pillars! The viewing paths that you walk through the whole cave! We were in December now, but it's warm in the cave, despite the high humidity! Admission is paid, but it's worth the money for this beauty! You won't regret it!
Five points!
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March 13, 2024
It is a very beautiful and atmospheric place. A couple of beautiful photos in the piggy bank.
The price has increased compared to 2023 .
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January 7
To be in Istanbul and not visit it is a lifelong regret! A unique building
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May 30, 2024
It is a very beautiful place, steeped in historical events, I highly recommend visiting it
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October 13, 2023
Tickets are not cheap, but unlike some other attractions of the city, there is an understanding of what I paid for - it's very beautiful inside, unlike anything I've been to before.
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December 10, 2023
The place is interesting in itself, but you won't want to visit it more than once. It is well equipped, an interesting play of light due to the backlight, but it is damp and dripping from the ceiling, which of course is okay, but there is not much to see there, unless in a complex with St. Sophia Cathedral
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April 22, 2024
I doubted for a long time whether to go or not, in the end I went and did not regret it! The place is unique, cool lighting that makes cool photos. The queue was small .
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December 9, 2023
I recommend to all guests of Istanbul to visit this grandiose place, which, despite its originally utilitarian purpose, has become a unique historical and cultural monument
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October 4, 2023
An incredibly large underground volume for drinking water, due to the absence of sunlight, water does not bloom and can be stored for a long time. Architecturally, the grandiose structure is definitely worth a visit in the top five attractions.
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September 1, 2023
An interesting place. A must-visit. I've seen it on blogs before, but it turned out to be even bigger in person.
It's cool inside and very humid. Be sure to find the heads of the Gorgon medusa.
The queue is long. But there is almost no queue for online tickets
The ticket in August 2023 cost 350 liras
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May 13, 2024
It is very beautiful and inspiring, it is better to come to the opening so that there is no hum from tourists and enjoy the dripping of water
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July 30, 2024
A beautiful place, worth a visit! It's a pity that the price bites.
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February 6, 2024
It is interesting, but to look at the times if you choose a tank or a Galata, it is better here, the price is almost the same for foreign citizens. Photos for social networks. There will definitely be networks here
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November 27, 2024
The price is simply unrealistic. The year is 2024, all prices are linked to euros. 25 euros. Half an hour, no more, for inspection
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May 28, 2024
Yeah, this is something not earthly‼️Impressions are off the scale ‼️I would call it a miracle of the world!You should definitely visit it (I would put it in second place after Sofia‼️‼️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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October 24, 2024
One of the best sights of Istanbul. It is mandatory to visit.
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January 3
This is just a grandiose underground structure that has stood for more than a thousand years and at the same time in a seismically dangerous zone! And how much work has been put into decorating something that should serve just a utilitarian purpose - collecting and preserving water?! And what kind of air is there! It is better to visit in the morning - fewer people. If you make it to the opening, then the viewing will be comfortable!
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June 13, 2023
The cistern of the Basilica. Interesting to visit . The sound of drops, a crying column. The opportunity to wander along the paths and listen to the water. A light installation with modern sculptures . It is better to visit in the early hours when there are few people. Then the silence of space magically envelops you.
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October 5, 2024
Very interesting. The ticket has gone up in price . The queue for tickets is long.
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April 18, 2024
An incredible place, simply incomparable with anything, the legacy of the empire, which could give water to the whole palace, and everything around
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December 6, 2023
It's a great place. However, it is necessary to visit in the morning. Silence, when there are few people, is good. But it's a little stuffy! Be in a Turkish hammam!
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December 16, 2023
One of the must-see places in Istanbul, especially since it is next to Hagia Sophia.
Thousands of columns hold the vault of a man-made cave, the glare of changing illumination is reflected in the water, people walk along bridges in amazement, a dozen meters to the ceiling, and buildings above you, people walk, trams ride ...
I recommend.
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March 25, 2024
I was very impressed by the antique columns, they are all different. The Romans couldn't build ugly, even if no one was supposed to see it. After all, this is an underground water storage, the columns were completely in the water, supported the arches. . Now the water has been left about 30cm, for tourists. Lighting, catwalks, very impressive
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March 31, 2024
An extraordinary, magnificent place. The feeling of extraterrestrial magic. A must-visit.
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August 23, 2023
Finally opened, finally visited. The queue at the entrance is impressive, but it goes very fast. We really liked it, it's atmospheric, the scale is impressive, it's worth seeing once
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September 3, 2023
We have to go.And early.Read the story online.Do not try to understand what It is. "SUCH" is what they say in Odessa.A banal well with water, upgraded by the Romans to a strategic reserve during drought and siege.Just in case.A temple on the water with a defeated Jellyfish.A museum with excellent acoustics and modern sculptures.Just a cool place.The foundation of Hagia Sophia is so powerful that it makes no difference whether Christians or Muslims sing hosanna at the top.There's water here.And order.
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June 13, 2024
It was in January 2024 , the price is 800 lira .
Very beautiful, authentic. We walked around in 20 minutes , and stood in line for the same amount .
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September 22, 2024
My favorite place! It fascinates with every visit
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December 3, 2024
The attraction is great, the staff is pumped up
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January 13, 2024
A fascinating place. There are 80 liras for locals, but 600 for tourists. Be sure to visit) do not be afraid of the queue, it moves fast.
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August 31, 2023
Mdaaa, this is definitely a top place. Goosebumps when you go down to the Basilica. It is recommended to visit, and it is better to buy tickets online, a little more expensive, you don't have to queue for a kilometer
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January 1
If you arrive in the morning, the queue goes fast enough. The price is 900 liras- December 2024.
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May 21, 2024
Unexpectedly large-scale.
You walk down the street and you won't notice what it is.
Everything interesting is below.
A must-visit.
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December 27, 2024
It's an unusual setting, I've never seen anything like it. You can visit!
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August 13, 2024
This is one of the most interesting and memorable sights
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December 7, 2023
Nicely. Monumental and unusual. This is not for you to build human collars :)
I recommend a visit.
In order not to stand in a long queue, take a guide
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May 14, 2024
You don't have to take a guide. You won't get much information. You can just read it on the wiki. Nicely. It's impressive.
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May 13, 2023
An atmospheric place. Although the name is somewhat frightening. I was with children of different ages, everyone liked it. I recommend a visit. After the visit, I wanted to read about the history of creation in more detail.
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January 15
It's an incredible place. Adults and children liked it
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January 10
It's a very beautiful place, it's a pity we didn't have much time in Istanbul))
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April 6, 2024
It is amazing in its scale.
It is impossible to imagine how much work has been put into this place.
Exhibitions of contemporary art are held inside - mixed impressions.
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