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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Dec 4, 2024
I recommend getting a guide for the visit. The history associated with it is remarkable. It truly resembles those iconic locations, such as the Grand Canyon, where photographs cannot fully convey the… Full review by Fonk B
Nov 30, 2024
There wasn’t much to see - it was boring & not worth £25. Went in and went out within 10 minutes, if that even. Save your money and do something else. Full review by foridak123
Nov 26, 2024
I never expected this place to be so magical..I was expecting Istanbul means the big famous mosques.. and then came Basilica Cistern and it's a photographer's delight. Again, very tough to get `clean… Full review by ANANDKMOORTHY
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The most venerable and polished of the tour-and-activity sites. – BBC