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The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica (Greek: Βασιλική Κινστέρνα, Turkish: Yerebatan Sarnıcı or Yerebatan Saray, "Subterranean Cistern" or "Subterranean Palace"), is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey.
Learn how to visit the Basilica Cistern, a 6th century underground water reservoir and one of Istanbul's top attractions. Find out about the new exhibition, the Medusa heads, the concerts and more.
Visit one of the magnificent ancient buildings of Istanbul, the Basilica Cistern, located in the southwest of Hagia Sofia. Learn about its history, architecture and features, and buy your entry ticket online.
Jan 13, 2020 · Learn about the Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground reservoir built in the 6th century in Istanbul. Discover its 336 columns, Medusa mysteries, James Bond connection, and how to visit it.
Descend below the streets of Sultanahmet into this majestic underground reservoir which dates back to the 6th century. Also called the Sunken Palace, it is the largest cistern from Istanbul's Byzantine-era still standing, and something that James Bond fans might recognize from the film, 'From Russia with Love'.
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Nov 7, 2023 · Learn about the history, architecture, and legends of the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century water reservoir that served the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Find out how to visit, what to expect, and what to see in this unique and fascinating attraction.
May 18, 2021 · Learn about the Basilica Cistern, a former water storage chamber built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 532 AD. Explore its 336 columns, Medusa heads, artefacts and exhibitions in Istanbul.
