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. 

Apr 25, 2021 - 05:17
Theodosius Cistern Entrance Building / Cafer Bozkurt Architecture
Courtesy of Cafer Bozkurt 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

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