'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.
Basilica Cistern
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Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour
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Istanbul Must See:Hagia Sophia Bluemosqu Topkapı Basilica Cistern Bosphorus...
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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath,Massage , Sauna & Swimming Pool
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Istanbul: Zipline Adventure with Bosphorus View
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Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner, Show and Private Table
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Reviews of Basilica Cistern
4.3
Top destination
4/5 - Good
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again, massively under repair. the Cistern of Philoxenos just round the corner was very good (and free) and no tourists as not really know
5/5 - Excellent
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Worth seeing
3/5 - Okay
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Under renovation and currently drained (no water or fish as seen on our previous visit). However, the price charged is the same. You can still walk around the entire site and still see the heads of Medusa but it lacks the magic and eeriness compared to when it's full of water.
4/5 - Good
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Go early or late afternoon to beat the crowds.
4/5 - Good
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Worth a look!
5/5 - Excellent
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Don't miss this hidden gem.
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