Cistern of Philoxenos, Istanbul

Name: Cistern of Philoxenos
Address: Binbirdirek Mah. İmran Öktem Cad. No:4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
Telephone: +90 212 518 10 01

#143 among attractions in Istanbul

Museum, Historical place

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The Cistern of Philoxenos, or Binbirdirek Cistern, is a man-made subterranean reservoir in Istanbul, situated between the Forum of Constantine and the Hippodrome of Constantinople in the Sultanahmet district. It has been restored and is now visited as a tourist attraction. The entrance is located at İmran Öktem Sokak 4. Binbirdirek Cistern is the second largest cistern in Istanbul after the Basilica Cistern. ()

Local name: Binbirdirek Sarnıcı Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°0'27"N, 28°58'26"E

Address

Binbirdirek Mah. İmran Öktem Cad. No:4, SultanahmetFatih (Binbirdirek)Istanbul Turkey

Contact

+90 212 518 10 01

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cistern of Philoxenos open?

Cistern of Philoxenos is open:

Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday 9 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cistern of Philoxenos?

Nearby attractions include Palace of Lausus (2 min walk), Ibrahim Pasha Palace, Istanbul (3 min walk), Köprülü Library (3 min walk), Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Istanbul (3 min walk).

How to get to Cistern of Philoxenos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cistern of Philoxenos:

Tram

Sultanahmet Station • Lines: T1 (3 min walk)
Çemberlitaş • Lines: T1 (5 min walk)

Bus

Havalimani Transfer (8 min walk)
Havataş transfer (8 min walk)

Train

Sirkeci Marmaray Underground Station (12 min walk)
Cankurtaran (13 min walk)

Ferry

Eminonu Iskelesi (19 min walk)
Eminönü (21 min walk)