Basilica Cistern
The essentials in 10 seconds
| Time on site | 45 min |
|---|---|
| Hours | 9:00–18:30, evening session 19:30–22:00 |
| Entry | ≈ 1,950–2,250 TLverifying |
| With kids | Fine with kids |
Key facts
6th centurybuilt under Justinian IWikipedia, “Basilica Cistern”
336marble columns, about 9 m tallWikipedia, “Basilica Cistern”
How to do it right
- The floor is wet in places — wear shoes with grip.
- Buy the ticket online to skip the ticket-office queue.
