Bona Ventura

Sultanahmet · Istanbul

Theodosius Cistern

Şerefiye Sarnıcı

Ancient site

5th-century cistern with 32 marble columns under the Fatih municipality building, restored in 2018 with a walkway and light projections; far shorter queues than the Basilica Cistern.

Address
Binbirdirek, Piyer Loti Cd. No:2/1, Fatih
Hours
Daily from 10:00; closing time varies by day
Best time to go
Any time · About 40 min
Price
EUR 18 (900 TRY) (2026)
Price level
₺₺

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Good to know

  • 20-30 minutes is enough
  • 5 minutes' walk from the Hippodrome

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The Bona Ventura app

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