The Basilica Cistern is closed for restoration

Editor: Rasim Terzi (Sat, Apr 9, 2022 9:53 AM)

Basílica Cistern is closed for visiting

The Basilica Cistern is closed for restoration

The Basilica Cistern, which is one of the most visited museums by local and foreign tourists, has been closed for a few years due to the deterioration of its columns and roof over time.Nobody knows when the restoration of the 1500-year-old basilica cistern will be finished.Nobody knows when the restoration of the 1500-year-old basilica cistern will be finished. Moreover, the opposition party's winning the Istanbul metropolitan municipality in the municipal elections in Istanbul made the situation of the Basilica cistern even more unknown.Because the Basilica Cistern is operated by the Istanbul metropolitan municipality. It has a serious income from the Basilica Cistern.

The Ankara government, which wants to have this income, wants to connect the underground business to the national Palaces museum directorate, which is under the administration of the Ankara government.In short, the subject of the future of the underground became an inextricable situation.

I will keep you informed of developments by updating this article.

a new update

In July 2022, the restoration of the Basilica Cistern was completed and opened to visitors. The old exit door is used as the new entrance door. When you enter inside, a very different view from the old cistern will greet you. The bridge at the base of the cistern was removed and a grid platform was added instead. Because of this gridded platform, ladies wearing high heels will have difficulty visiting the cistern.In July 2022, the restoration of the Basilica Cistern was completed and opened to visitors. The old exit door is used as the new entrance door. When you enter inside, a very different view from the old cistern will greet you. The bridge at the base of the cistern was removed and a grid platform was added instead. Because of this gridded platform, ladies wearing high heels will have difficulty visiting the cistern. But with the new lighting made in the cistern, it has become the most beautiful photographic area of Istanbul. The new place for Instagram lovers will definitely be the Yerbatan Cistern.Unfortunately, the current view of the Basilica Cistern is unfortunately not a very convenient place for those who want to visit the cistern with baby carriages or who want to visit it with a wheel chair.The new entrance fee of the Basilica Cistern is 190 Turkish Liras for 2022. If you visit the Basilica cistern with guided tours, you will not have to wait in long queues.

Click on the next link to learn about other cisterns that can be visited in Istanbul.

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