Basilica Cistern
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Historical landmark in Istanbul, Türkiye
The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey.
Address: Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6:30 PM ⋅ Reopens 7:30 PM
Phone: +90 212 512 15 70
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Visit the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, an iconic Byzantine underground water reservoir featuring 336 marble columns, Medusa heads, and a serene water ...
The Basilica Cistern was constructed during the reign of emperor Justinian I, during the 6 th century in the year 532.
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Nov 24, 2024 · Before and after the Basilica Cistern restoration, Istanbul. Picture.
Oct 22, 2023 · Beneath Istanbul's bustling streets lies the Basilica Cistern, or “Yerebatan Sarayı” – the “Sunken Palace” or “Underground Palace”.