The Basilica Cistern, often dubbed the Sunken Palace, stands as the grandest extant Byzantine Cistern in Istanbul's heart. Renowned as the …
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Mar 22, 2025
Impressive, huge, well restaurated and cleaned, probably best preserved roman cistern of 100 or so under Istanbul. Did not realy like the kitchy lightshow, or artistic add-ons, but it did not disturb…Full review by kmarko
Mar 15, 2025
A wish granted, to visit such a wonderful piece of art. It is very huge and the columns are creatively made. It is a must visit spot when you visit Istanbul. I just find the entrance fee expensive. Full review by Mcken19
Mar 15, 2025
An underground cathedral is an accurate description of this atmospheric attraction. An amazing collection of pillars pillaged from elsewhere were used in its construction and these include some unusu…Full review by AllanJGJ
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