İstanbul / Fatih · Historic buildings and monuments
Discover a Byzantine water reservoir among columns and reflections in Sultanahmet.
The Basilica Cistern is one of the historic peninsula’s underground water-storage structures. Its rows of columns and Medusa-head bases offer focal points for a closer look at the architecture.
Plan a slow circuit rather than a quick passage. Changing your viewpoint reveals the rhythm of the columns and details that are easy to miss. Pair it with an outdoor walk around Sultanahmet, leaving room in your schedule for admission.
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Located on Yerebatan Street in Fatih, within a walking itinerary around Sultanahmet.
Allow your eyes to adjust to the low light and keep walkways clear while taking photographs.
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