Theodosius Cistern

Şerefiye Sarnıcı

This was rediscovered in 2010 when an overlying building was demolished. It was built circa 430 AD to store water brought in by Valens Aqueduct. It's smaller than the better-known Basilica Cistern, but better lit, more atmospheric and less touristy.

• Entry 650TRY

• history
• museum

Address

Piyer Loti Cd 2/1

Getting there

Çemberlitaş 220 m

Hours

Daily 09:00-19:00

Price

Adult 650 TL

Website

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