Theodosius Cistern
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December 21, 2024
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May 3, 2023
Spectacular, show is one that need to see.
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May 22, 2023
Intresting but expensive for this
January 9
The underground reservoir (cistern) was built during the reign of the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II between 428 and 433 AD.
The construction was designed to provide water to the Grand Palace and the sanctuary of the Nymphs. The water in the new reservoir came from the aqueduct of Emperor Valens.
The cistern is a 45-meter-long, 25-meter-wide room with rounded corners designed specifically to reduce water pressure on the walls. The overlap of the reservoir is supported by 32 marble columns 9 meters high. The total height from the floor to the dome is 11 meters.
The columns were manufactured and shipped from the island of Marmara in the Sea of Marmara.
The construction of the cistern began during the regency of Theodosius II's sister Pulcheria and has already been completed by the emperor.
During the time of the Ottoman Empire, the tank of Theodosius II was called the tank of Good Will - Sheriff (Sherefie).
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November 12, 2024
The cisterns of Theodosius are not as popular as the Cisterns of the Basilica, but I recommend them to visit, because it is not crowded (at the moment - October 2024), there is a wonderful light performance that reflects the history of the city. A nice bonus: the entrance ticket costs 650 lire (cheaper than the Basilica Cisterns).
I recommend coming here first, and then to the Cisterns of the Basilica, so you can get into the story better.
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August 9, 2024
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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January 3
The tank is small in size. There are not many visitors. A video clip about the history of the city is projected onto the walls and columns. It looks beautiful and informative. We are satisfied with the visit!
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October 3, 2024
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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November 11, 2024
I got in with my wife about 2 years ago by accident. A large cistern was under reconstruction. They didn't regret it. The cistern is a basilica in miniature, and even with an interactive light show. By and large, it is recommended to visit both.
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October 20, 2024
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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December 21, 2024
An excellent example of preserving a historical monument with the addition of modern technology. The history of Turkey on the walls of the cistern- such a light show takes place inside.
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September 29, 2024
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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November 7, 2024
If you want to get into the tank and not stand in long queues, then you are here. The cistern of Theodosius is smaller in size than the Basilica, but it is famous for its fascinating light performances and rich in its history. I recommend you to visit, especially since it is within walking distance from
Hagia Sophia
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September 30, 2024
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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December 1, 2024
The tank is impressive. An interesting laser show. I liked the audio. There were few visitors in November. The ticket is expensive. Payment is only in Turkish lira or by card.
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November 25, 2024
Do not go to the advertised Basilica. The prices there are insane, a crowd of people, nothing interesting. Go right here. The light show is simply mesmerizing. Admission is much cheaper. The size is the same. There is no jellyfish head, and I don't care. The show runs every 20 minutes. Audio guide in Russian. Don't forget your headphones.
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November 27, 2024
A very beautiful and interesting place! A gorgeous laser installation! Very impressive, interesting to see ‼️
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November 17, 2024
I was in a free cistern in Gulkhan Park, and the entrance to the Basilica cistern was very expensive for me, so I decided to visit this one, 650 lira is quite a normal price. Only positive emotions remained. Now (November 2024) there is a light show about the history of Turkey from the beginning of time to the present day. Stunningly beautiful and few people) The sound is beautifully reflected from the water and this makes it even more atmospheric. A great alternative to worn-out tanks with a high price
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November 19, 2024
I really liked it. At the end of November 2024, there were almost no people. Accordingly, there are no queues at the entrance. A laser show is played during the day. You can purchase an audio guide in Russian for 100 liras.
Who is looking for the head of the Gorgon Medusa, you are not here. It's in the cistern of the Basilica.
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September 15, 2023
An amazing historical building. A must-visit. Beautifully decorated underground reservoir. Multicolored lighting and modern creativity are included inside. The guided tour will take from half an hour to an hour. In principle, it is enough to walk and take a photo. An exciting moment at the entrance to the reservoir is guaranteed! The cost is not high for such a place.
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January 4
A great place for those who are interested in a story, a fascinating picture, when you go down your spine, goosebumps run down your spine. The cost for foreign tourists is 650 liras.
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September 19, 2024
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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October 28, 2024
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, 2024
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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May 16, 2024
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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June 9, 2024
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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January 7
Если никогда не были в цистерна, модно сходить, но так как уже видела Базилика несколько лет назад, ничего нового световое шоу минут 10 и какое то бестолковое, лично мне жалко потраченных денег и времени
January 17, 2024
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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December 8, 2024
Definitely worth a visit. The light show and musical accompaniment are decent. The cost of entry is several times lower than the cisterns of the Basilica.
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November 4, 2024
One of the many cisterns in Istanbul, not very big in size, but beautiful inside. Located in the park
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August 15, 2023
There are many cisterns in Istanbul, but this place deserves special attention. Grandiose shows are held here, the benefit of acoustics allows. A light representation of the origin of all living things and how power and rulers changed . In general, it impresses with its beauty. The huge columns under the ground are impressive and speak of the enormous power and strength of that time. I recommend it, it's an unforgettable sight.
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December 31, 2024
Just an amazing laser show inside, which is perfectly combined with the amazing tank designs.
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November 6, 2024
Considering the prohibitively high prices for the Basilica cistern, we decided to come here. The light show is interesting, and overall pleasant
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November 13, 2024
For the money for which they offer to visit this place, it is not necessary, they went and found it, and there are still 650 lira, and 150 for the locals. There are no people, only employees, I think they will close for visiting soon
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January 6
An interesting place. Beautiful light show inside.
The price is 600 rubles per person. It's not cheap, but this price is one of the lowest for such places.
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October 14, 2024
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 21, 2024
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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November 13, 2024
It is informative for the overall development, a good audio - visual film on the walls, but the entrance is quite expensive for such a volume...
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October 13, 2024
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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November 4, 2024
They were in October 2024. The entry price is 350 liras. For this money, it's a complete disappointment. The tank room is illuminated. Along the edges of the room there are some offices behind screens, a souvenir stall.
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October 22, 2024
Beautiful colonnades, illuminated installations, but nothing else is particularly outstanding. If you visit, then for a tourist "tick".
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December 30, 2024
We visited the Basilica instead, it is smaller in size, but there is a constant light and music performance, there are almost no people, the cost of visiting 650 TL for December 2024.
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May 7, 2024
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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June 15, 2024
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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July 10, 2024
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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November 5, 2024
There is nothing to do there without an audio guide, so if you paid 600 lira for a ticket, then buy a guide, otherwise you will waste your money. -2 without a guide, my wife liked it with a guide.
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July 3, 2024
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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May 1, 2024
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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January 8
It would seem that it is just a cistern for water storage, but it is decorated as a palace room, columns, sculptures.
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August 16, 2024
Incredible atmosphere! A very beautiful light show! I highly recommend you to visit
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