Basilica Cistern

Basilica Cistern showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
Basilica Cistern showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
Basilica Cistern showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects
Basilica Cistern featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and art
Basilica Cistern showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects

Reviews of Basilica Cistern

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
176
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
136
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
30
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

again, massively under repair. the Cistern of Philoxenos just round the corner was very good (and free) and no tourists as not really know

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Worth seeing

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Under renovation and currently drained (no water or fish as seen on our previous visit). However, the price charged is the same. You can still walk around the entire site and still see the heads of Medusa but it lacks the magic and eeriness compared to when it's full of water.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Go early or late afternoon to beat the crowds.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Worth a look!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Don't miss this hidden gem.

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