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The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is one of Houston's most unique and iconic attractions, originally constructed as a drinking water reservoir in 1926. Following the discovery of a leak, the reservoir was decommissioned for public use in 2007, but was preserved as a civic and artistic structure in 2010 as the result of efforts by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Today, the Cistern has been converted into a space to host rotating art installations, named for its resemblance to ancient Roman cisterns once located under present-day Istanbul. Public history and art tours of the Cistern are offered for free throughout the day on Thursdays, with advance reservations required to secure tour slots. Paid ticketed events are also hosted in the Cistern periodically, including art exhibit openings and meditation sessions.
The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007, Phone: 713-752-0314
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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