History and archaeology / Aqueduct and cistern
Binbirdirek Cistern
Fatih, İstanbul
A Byzantine cistern dated to the 4th–6th centuries, known for its tall double-shafted columns.
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Its story
The cistern is one of the largest covered cisterns in the city and is associated with Philoxenos, one of the prominent figures of Constantine's time. Tall columns made of two shafts stacked one on top of the other carry the brick vaults. In the Ottoman period it was used for various purposes, such as a silk-spinning workshop. Also used as an event and exhibition space after its restoration, the cistern is a few minutes' walk from Sultanahmet.
Key facts
- Period
- Byzantine, 4th–6th century
- Admission
- Paid
- Getting there
- T1 tram, Sultanahmet or Çemberlitaş stop
- Visit duration
- 20–30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Rainy day
Location
41.00750, 28.97444
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binbirdirek_Sarn%C4%B1c%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cistern_of_Philoxenos