Reviewed on Jul 15, 2021
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Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025
it cost 20 lira and i spent 15 minutes here. it is cool to see the history and a few photo but not worth a second trip.
Saw aa special on Discovery or Nat Geo and thought this was great. I was a little disappointed after view the show, but still amazed at the work and the craftsmanship that went into building this place. The old saying, they don't build them like this anymore holds true for this place. Probably not a good place for young kids, it is dark and damp and when the tour groups come, it gets crowded quick
Under reconstruction- wait a few years to come.
This is a quick 15-20 minute visit. It is across the street from the Hagia Sofia. We paid 10 or 15 lira per person to enter. It is dark and wet. Unfortunately, it is very poorly lit. We had been excited to see it since we knew a scene from a Bond flick was shot there, however, you can't really see much of anything. If you use flash, you can get a few shots of columns. There are two columns with Madusa heads for bases. The sign it nowhere near them. Everyone took pictures of blackness looking for them. It was funny because I asked a worker to find out that they were at the very end before turning around and coming back out. If you want to appear really smart and knowledgeable, tell everyone who is bewildered looking for them that they are at then end.
Went on my last trip here, very interesting and a cool respite for a hot day. Worth a stop.
A lot of it is under construction. Walk to the end to see the Medusa heads.
You can find out about the history of Istanbul when you stop by German Fountain. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in the area.
Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.
Learn about the local history of Istanbul when you spend time at Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III is just one of the places to see in Istanbul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
You can study the exhibits at Le Arts Turcs, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Istanbul. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art scene.
You can find out about the history of Istanbul when you stop by The Million Stone. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art scene.
The best time to visit Basilica Cistern is dependent on what kind of holiday you are seeking. August is its hottest month on average. At this time, visitor numbers are average and weather is sunny with no rain. January is its coolest month on average. At this time, visitor numbers are average and weather is mostly cloudy with light rain.
 Calendar Month |  Temperature |  Precipitation |  Cloudiness |  Occupancy |  Pricing |
| January | 45.0°F (7.2°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Average | Slightly Low |
| February | 45.9°F (7.7°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Average | Slightly Low |
| March | 48.4°F (9.1°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Slightly Low |
| April | 54.3°F (12.4°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Slightly High | Average |
| May | 63.7°F (17.6°C) | No Rain | Mostly Sunny | Slightly Low | Average |
| June | 72.5°F (22.5°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Slightly High |
| July | 77.4°F (25.2°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Slightly High | Slightly High |
| August | 77.9°F (25.5°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Slightly High |
| September | 72.3°F (22.4°C) | No Rain | Mostly Sunny | Slightly High | Average |
| October | 63.9°F (17.7°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Slightly Low | Average |
| November | 57.2°F (14.0°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Slightly Low | Average |
| December | 49.6°F (9.8°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Average | Average |
