Bona Ventura

Sultanahmet · Istanbul

Basilica Cistern

Yerebatan Sarnıcı

Ancient siteMust-see

Justinian's 6th-century underground reservoir with 336 columns, reopened in 2022 after restoration with lighting and art installations. Walk to the far corner for the two Medusa-head column bases.

Address
Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, Fatih
Hours
Daily, daytime session plus a separate evening session
Best time to go
Any time · About 40 min
Price
1,950 TRY daytime at the gate, about 3,000 TRY for the evening session (2026); Museum Pass not valid
Price level
₺₺₺
Free entry
Also free for: Children under 7 accompanied by family

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Buy online to skip the ticket queue
  • Queue is shortest at opening
  • Floors are damp; wear shoes with grip

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The Bona Ventura app

Plans your days, reads the walks aloud, finds what is open near you and works offline.

Coming soon to iPhone and Android.