Yerebatan Sarnıcı
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4.50
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Yerebatan Sarnıcı · Museums & art galleries · Istanbul · Fatih
Yerebatan Sarnıcı offers an unforgettable museum experience in Fatih, Istanbul, with its historical artifacts and interactive exhibitions. It serves visitors with a venue philosophy that reflects care in every single detail.
Recorded reference markers: Good for kids, On-site service, Tickets recommended in advance and Wheelchair-accessible seating.
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A colossal underground Roman cistern spread across 9,800 square meters and supported by 336 marble columns.
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
Pro tip
Before visiting Yerebatan Sarnıcı (Istanbul), check the current opening hours and the weekly closing day. Ticket desk arrangements and museum-pass validity can change seasonally, and temporary exhibitions may require a separate ticket.
What to know in 30 seconds
- Why is it known?
- İmparator Justinianus döneminde 526-527 senelerinde şehrin su ihtiyacını karşılamak üzere yaptırılmıştır
- How long to allow?
- Typically 1–2 hours for this kind of place
- Is it worth the trip?
- Worth it if you are already around Fatih: 9 other places sit within walking distance, so it combines well into a single route.
- Best time to go
- Weekday mornings; weekend afternoons are busiest.
- What's nearby?
- Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim Usta (100 m), Hafız Mustafa 1864 Edebiyat Kıraathanesi (100 m), Khorasani Restaurant (150 m)
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Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul
