The second largest cistern in Istanbul after the Basilica Cistern, with 224 double-stacked marble columns 14-15 m tall, most engraved with Greek mason's marks. Restored and now visited as an attraction, it gets far fewer visitors than its famous neighbour.
- Address
- İmran Öktem Sokak 4, Sultanahmet
- Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Any time · About 30 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ₺₺
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The entrance is at İmran Öktem Sokak 4.
- Look for the excavated pond with four columns in the middle, which shows the columns' original height.
- The name means '1001 columns', though there are only 224.