The cistern’s water comes from the Belgrade Woods (12 miles north of the city) via aqueducts built by Emperor Justinian.
In area it’s a little under two and a half acres. One source said only three quarters of the cistern is available to visitors.

The cistern’s water comes from the Belgrade Woods (12 miles north of the city) via aqueducts built by Emperor Justinian.
In area it’s a little under two and a half acres. One source said only three quarters of the cistern is available to visitors.