Theodosius Cistern
199 reviews
May 3, 2023
Spectacular, show is one that need to see.
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May 22, 2023
Intresting but expensive for this
May 16
Beautiful, majestic! It's original! Cheaper than in a Basilica cistern. As of May 2024, 600 Turkish lira per 1 person, i.e. 1800 rubles. A 5-minute leisurely walk from the obelisk of Constantine up Uchler Street
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August 9
To me, this is the most interesting attraction in Istanbul!
The cistern is ~ 1500 years old, perfectly preserved, minimal restoration.
And after the heat, it's just divine to find yourself in this coolness.
Be sure to take an audio guide.
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June 9
Definitely worth a visit. If you walk along the path just to inspect, it will take no more than half an hour. Beautiful lighting.
Minus the high cost when converting to rubles , for two almost 5000 rubles . There are a lot of tourists and the Turks apparently decided to reduce the traffic, because the average family of three can visit no more than two museums with such prices. I did not lower the estimate due to state policy, given that it is 4 times cheaper for Turkish citizens themselves. My daughter and I had a photo shoot and came out after 1.5 hours)))
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May 21
It is included in the UNESCO list. The cost of entry to the light show is about 2.5 thousand rubles in May 2024.
There is no queue at all.
The show is impressive. Convenient location.
The only thing that remains unclear is the sculptures of someone like millipede mermaids, to my shame, I don't know who it is)
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October 3
It is the smaller of the Basilica Cistern. But a great visual feast is being made with incredible light shows and music. Admission is paid. Student 30 TL, full 80 TL.
Şerefiye Cistern, which is one of the oldest water structures located in the Historical Peninsula of Istanbul with a history of about 1,600 years, does not have a construction inscription, but based on its architectural features, 2. It is assumed that it was made during the reign of Theodosius (408 – 450).
Sources of Life of the City: Cisterns
Due to the lack of water resources of Istanbul, as well as the population density and the sieges experienced, structures in which water will be stored were needed. While open and closed cisterns have been used as water tanks of the city for centuries, it is known that magnificent closed cisterns such as Goodwill and Basilica mainly provide water to the Great Palace, Nymphaeum and Zeuksippos Baths.
There are 45 sailing vaults and 32 columns inside the Goodwill Cistern, which is built on an area of approximately 24 meters by 40 meters and the ceiling height is 11 meters. All of the Corinthian style titles bearing impost blocks on them are made of Marmara Island marble specifically for the Cistern. The heads are decorated with acanthus (bear claw) leaves. The internal walls of the structure are covered with waterproof plaster, and the corners are curved to withstand water pressure. The wall thickness is about 2.5 meters.
A Hidden Heritage Has Been Uncovered…
The Şerefiye Cistern got its name from the neighborhood where it was located during the Ottoman period. Arif Pasha Mansion, which is believed to have been built at the end of the 1800s and the beginning of the 1900s and was used as the Istanbul Şehremaneti Building in 1912, was built on top of the cistern. This building
between 1930 and 1984, it served as the Istanbul Municipal Service Building, and then Eminönü Municipal Building Dec. in 2010, the demolition of the additional parts of the Eminönü Municipality building was carried out by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, and the Goodwill Cistern, which remained under the building without damaging the historical structure, was uncovered, which was October unknown until recently.
The environment of the Goodwill Cistern, which attracts attention by the fact that its original floors can be seen compared to the Byzantine period infrastructure in Istanbul and the original Corinthian capitals have survived to this day in a very intact condition, has been transformed into an archaeological park after the dismantling of the reinforced concrete structures around it and landscaping.
A First in the World: 360° Projection Mapping
The Goodwill Cistern, which is the oldest building in the world where the 360 degree projection mapping system is integrated, provides an extraordinary museum experience to its visitors. offering a fascinating experience in the atmosphere where 1600 years of history meets art and technology, the cistern welcomes its visitors with a magnificent mapping display.
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October 20
An interesting museum with a thousand-year history. The organizers did a good job and made an interactive 3D on all the walls. Have a nice time on a hot day
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May 7
In the very center of the city, and not as crowded with tourists as the Basilica. There are almost no queues. The entrance price is 650 liras at the end of April 2024. a short video presentation for 12 minutes about the history of such structures. There is a cafe on the second floor. But there is no toilet
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September 29
It's a big disappointment. It is expensive, there is practically nothing to see, there is only one small room left of the entire aqueduct, at first you think oh how cool- antiquity, monumentality, in fact you went in, turned around - that's all. There is a projection - uninformative. I am comforted that the money will go to the maintenance of the monument, I will be involved)
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September 15, 2023
Изумительное историческое сооружение. Обязательно к посещению. Красиво оформленное подземное водохранилище. Разноцветная подсветка и современное творчество внутри прилагается. Экскурсия самостоятельно займёт от получаса до часа. В принципе хватает пройтись и сделать фото. Захватывающий момент при входе в водохранилище - гарантирован! Стоимость не высокая для такого места.
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June 15
There was no queue. Which is not surprising, given that the space is very small, the size of 1 hall in an average museum, and a ticket costs 500 lira (March 2024). There are attempts to compensate for the crowding and boredom with light music on the themes of Turkish history. But we didn't go there for light music. I wouldn't have gone there if I knew what was there and what was what.
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September 30
Everything is great! The backlight is wonderful! Very beautiful. In the far corner there is a sculpture of a Gorgon Medusa. Wait for the backlight!
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August 25
The light show is impressive, but only if you have read about this attraction yourself in advance. The ticket is unreasonably expensive for tourists, at least the audio guide could be included in this amount, but it is 150 lire separately. The show starts every 20 minutes, there are stairs and an elevator. There are no queues, the interior is historical.
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January 17
We are very pleased that we visited this tank. Everything is very cool, there is a color and video installation that works inside, it looks very impressive. We were there in January, there was no queue at all. The price of the entrance ticket is 500 liras. The only drawback is that the cost of entry to this attraction is not included in the Istanbul Museum pass. As it is, everything is just fine.
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July 3
It was interesting to learn the history of this landmark,
There is enough visual information on the walls of the tank. But I wanted to find out some legends related to this place.
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July 10
It's a wonderful place. It's not a very big tank, but it's atmospheric. A light and sound show is played with a short break. Beautiful! There are almost no people.
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July 8
Not far from the cistern of the Basilica there is an equally beautiful cistern of Theodosius. There is a light show every 20 minutes during the day. Entry in June 2024 for a tourist is 650 liras. Children 0-6 are free.
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September 19
The room itself is not large and less interesting than the Basilica cistern, but the laser show that is shown here is super, I recommend everyone to watch.
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August 15, 2023
В Стамбуле много цистерн , но это место заслуживает особенное внимание . Здесь проходят грандиозные шоу , благо акустика позволяет. Световое представление о зарождении всего живого и о том как сменялась власть и правители . Вообщем поражает своей красотой. Огромные колонны под землёй впечатляют и говорят о огромной мощи и силе того времени. Рекомендую , это незабываемое зрелище.
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October 28
Fire. Dan Brown's Inferno was filmed there. It's an amazing building. It is more than 1600 years old. Literally in ancient times. I really liked it.
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September 19
Surprisingly, this structure was discovered only in 2010. There is nothing to do there without a tour for more than 10 minutes. The price for foreigners is 650 liras, I would not give more than 150 liras. There is no audio guide.
Wow, Constantinople doesn't like foreigners.
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July 4
It's just terrible))) 650 lire ~ 1800₽ for what?))
One room with columns and water. And nothing else. From the word at all.
Yes, there is a light show, but it lasts at most 10 minutes.
There is no history, no excursions, just looking at a projector for 1800 rubles. 😂
The place is great, but not for that kind of money.
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June 6
650 lire, for what? This is 1,900 rubles. Columns and water. It's very stuffy. Yes, there was a light show, but it repeats every 5 minutes. There is nothing to do in the tank for more than 10 minutes. It's better to go to a restaurant than to this tourist mansion.
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June 21
It's a very cool place, but keep in mind: the tank itself is not very big.
There is one hall where the 3D show is going on. Nothing else.
Considering the cost of entry, you may be disappointed
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October 14
It's a very interesting place. A beautiful laser show. The truth is 10 minutes long. At the same time, the ticket costs 650 Turkish lira per person))
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May 1
Beautiful and impressive. Of course, the Basilica cistern is bigger and more hyped. But, on the other hand, there are no such hellish queues here as in the Basilica. And there are absolutely amazing video programs here. I highly recommend trying to watch both.
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June 3
Very expensive, fantastically boring. I don't understand why the score is 5?
A stuffy, small room with 12 columns and a light show that repeats every 10 minutes.
The people who came with us were also very disappointed.
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October 13
This place made the greatest impression on me of all the sights of Constantinople. Everything is fine here, and the underground palace itself, created to supply water to the city, and its condition. And the performance that takes place during the visit.
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March 15, 2023
Классное место. По меньше знаменитых Цистерн Базилика, но во-первых нет очередей (мы пришли к открытию и были единственные) во-вторых красивое свето-музыкальное шоу. Для такого атмосферного места очень подходит.
Находится близко от Св.Софии, если смотреть на Босфор София слева, а к цистернам идти по этой же улице направо до Бургер кинга. На этом углу свернуть налево и вниз.
Стоит посетить. Билет покупали там же в кассе, цена доступная.
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October 22
Beautiful colonnades, illuminated installations, but nothing else is particularly outstanding. If you visit, then for a tourist "tick".
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August 16
Incredible atmosphere! A very beautiful light show! I highly recommend you to visit
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May 11
It's terrible! For 650 lire, it's just ridiculous, I got nothing but disappointment. It's just a basement with terrible quality treads, there's nothing there. I highly do not recommend divorce for tourists.
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May 20
I really liked the program inside, the light show, the atmosphere. A gorgeous place
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July 7
It is a very atmospheric place, it was interesting to see the underground reservoir!
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October 30, 2023
A place that simply amazes the imagination, a fantastic view that changes depending on the lighting, the perception of this place is simply stunning as magic! Acoustics, majestic columns, reflecting, paint pictures reminiscent of a flooded city.
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October 21
The Turks started for 5 minutes before closing, although officially they should work for another hour.. they closed earlier for special maintenance, but the money was ripped off and literally kicked out
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August 27, 2023
Очень красивая цистерна. Народу мало, персонал приветливый
Каждый 30 мин маппинг шоу рассказывающий быстро историю Турции. Падение империй и как Ататюрк выткал современную Турцию
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March 1
Great location. It is ideal in the heat and a great opportunity to hide from the drizzling rain. Admission costs 600 lire. There is a gift shop at the exit
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October 3, 2023
Recently restored basilica cistern. A very interesting place. Be sure to visit. Better with a guide. He will tell you a lot of interesting things about the tank.
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April 17, 2023
Очень интересное место. Случайно забрел сюда и был удивлен, как классно всё сделано. Сама цистерна небольших размеров, но проводимое световое шоу впечатлило! Я посмотрел оба шоу!
Рекомендую!
June 10
I recommend it, you won't regret it!
Periodically, a laser show is launched that takes your breath away!
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June 7, 2023
Это невероятное место. Заходишь внутрь, ну помещение и помещение.... Старые колонны, старые стены.... Но.... Когда начинается световое шоу.... Это просто до мурашек. Потрясающая акустика, идеальная работа световых специалистов. Это нужно видеть в живую!!! Берите билет сразу на два шоу, не пожалеете!!!! Это что то невероятное!!!!!
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April 18
The tank itself is interesting and not bad, but very small. The whole point here is essentially in the light of the show. I put 1 star only for the ticket price of 500 lira, which is 1,500 rubles. This tank is not worth it from the word at all.
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June 26, 2023
Это место необходимо посетить каждому, кто будет в Стамбуле. Грандиозное сооружение, поражающее своими масштабами и оригинальностью. В древнюю архитектуру ненавязчиво вплетены современные арт-композиции в окружении светопреставления.
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April 14
The only thing that upsets is the high prices for visiting the sights. It's interesting to immerse yourself in history and realize when it was built.
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November 6, 2023
If you are not a fan of history and historical monuments, I think it will be boring.
The light show lasts about 40-45 minutes, tickets cost 450 lira for tourists.
It's very humid and stuffy inside.
It's beautiful, I think it's worth visiting the event once in order to just see this architectural masterpiece with your own eyes)
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July 11
Impressive! I recommend you to visit! The disadvantage is long queues at the entrance, but if you go with a guide, then without a queue ;)
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November 5, 2023
We were in the evening, and although we stood in line for 30 minutes, and the ticket price was higher than the daytime, but out of the pleasant: there were few people inside, the surprise was a buffet and musical accompaniment: a duet of a flutist and a guitarist. The evening coolness and humidity of the Cistern is the perfect end to a hot day.
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February 7
A great place to visit, not big, but very unusual, once to visit, of course it's better in the morning when there are fewer people
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