Istanbul Sights

Binbirdirek Cistern

#161 of 471 things to do in Istanbul

#7917 of 49020 things to do in Europe

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  • Address
    • İmran Öktem Sokak 4 Sultanahmet Binbirdirek Sarnıcı
  • Transport
    • Sultanahmet
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 212 518 1001
  • Price
    • admission TL10 incl 1 drink
  • Hours
    • 9am-7pm summer, 9am-6pm winter

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Lonely Planet review for Binbirdirek Cistern

Constantine the Great (r 324–37) built Binbirdirek in AD 330. During Ottoman times it was converted into a han (caravanserai) for silk manufacturers. Closed for decades, it was restored a few years ago and functions as a cafe and venue for exhibitions, functions and concerts. Nowhere near as impressive as the Basilica Cistern (largely because it has been emptied of its water reserves and has a false floor), it’s not really worth the admission price.

 

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