Cistern of the Hebdomon

Historical Places Bakırköy İstanbul

The Cistern of the Hebdomon (Greek: κινστέρνη τοῦ Ἕβδομου), known in Turkish as Fildamı Sarnıcı ("Cistern of the elephant's stable"), is a Byzantine open sky water reservoir built in the quarter of th...

Cistern of the Hebdomon - İstanbul
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About Cistern of the Hebdomon

The Cistern of the Hebdomon (Greek: κινστέρνη τοῦ Ἕβδομου), known in Turkish as Fildamı Sarnıcı ("Cistern of the elephant's stable"), is a Byzantine open sky water reservoir built in the quarter of the Hebdomon (today's Bakırköy), an outskirt of Constantinople.

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Location and Access

Cistern of the Hebdomon is located in Bakırköy district, İstanbul. Coordinates are 40.99310, 28.88610. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for İstanbul.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cistern of the Hebdomon is located in Bakırköy, İstanbul. Coordinates: 40.99310, 28.88610.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in İstanbul and visit Cistern of the Hebdomon with a professional tour guide.

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