Theodosius Cistern Entrance Building / Cafer Bozkurt Architecture
The Theodosius (Şerefiye) Cistern in the Sultanahmet area of the Historic Peninsula of Istanbul is a 1. Degree Historical Monument and well-preserved specimen of Byzantine Water Infrastructure dating back to the late 5th century. Built by Emperor Theodosius II, the brick domed roof of the 42.5m x 42.5m cistern is supported by 32 marble columns with Corinthian capitals.
Courtesy of Cafer Bozkurt
- architects: Cafer Bozkurt Architecture
- Location: Sultanahmet, Alemdar, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
- Project Year: 2017
- Photographs: Courtesy of Cafer Bozkurt
- Area: 440.0 m2
