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Things to do in Istanbul
Byzantine heritage · Underground site
The Basilica Cistern is a vast Byzantine underground water reservoir near Hagia Sophia, supported by rows of columns and atmospheric walkways above the stored-water level. Its location makes it easy to include in a Sultanahmet day, while the cool subterranean setting and engineering history provide a very different perspective from the mosques and palaces above ground.
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The Basilica Cistern is a vast Byzantine underground water reservoir near Hagia Sophia, supported by rows of columns and atmospheric walkways above the stored-water level. Its location makes it easy to include in a Sultanahmet day, while the cool subterranean setting and engineering history provide a very different perspective from the mosques and palaces above ground.
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