When is the best time to visit Byzantine Cistern?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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Byzantine Cistern
- 4.261 reviews
- Free
Ruined Byzantine cistern walls on Paşalimanı Caddesi, visible from outside; interior visitor access is not established.
Quick answers
Byzantine Cistern in short
Is Byzantine Cistern indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Byzantine Cistern good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Byzantine Cistern cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Byzantine Cistern?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Byzantine Cistern?
About 15 minutes.
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Where is Byzantine Cistern?
Sultantepe, 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Golden hour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
15°
Overcast
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 3%
- Wind
- 3km/h
- 9am
16° - 10am17°
- 11am18°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
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Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Allow about 15 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.2from 61 reviews
Known for
- Byzantine cistern
- Surviving walls
Around Fıstıkağacı
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time