Day 1 · Sep 15, 2026
Basilica Cistern
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5/5
Allow about 45 minutes, one of the places most visitors come for, so go early or late to avoid the queue.
A 6th-century underground reservoir on 336 columns, two resting on Medusa heads. #BasilicaCistern #IstanbulRecommend?
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