Zeyrek Sarnıcı, Byzantine water cistern in Zeyrek, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Zeyrek Cistern spans a large underground area with columns supporting a flat roof and features exposed walls above ground level.
Emperor John II Komnenos commissioned the construction of this water storage facility between 1118 and 1143 as part of the Pantokrator Monastery complex.
The cistern represents the engineering methods of Byzantine water management systems, displaying architectural techniques that influenced later Ottoman waterworks.
While undergoing restoration work, the cistern remains accessible to visitors without an entrance fee, located near the intersection of Ataturk Boulevard.
This structure stands as the third largest cistern in Istanbul, with three sides visible above ground level, making it different from other subterranean water chambers.
Location: Istanbul
Location: Fatih
Location: Zeyrek
GPS coordinates: 41.01982,28.95839
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:01
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