The Basilica Cistern in Istanbul is almost 1500 years old. I’m writing this in Atlanta, a city that’s barely 180 years old. Time will destroy you if you think about it too much.

The Basilica Cistern is Istanbul's largest surviving Byzantine cistern and one of its most unique historic sites. Constructed in 532 for Justinian I, this sprawling underground water reservoir ...

Basilica Cistern. Visiting the Basilica Cistern is one of the most captivating things to do in Istanbul, Turkey. This ...

The Basilica Cistern is located in the historic center of Istanbul in the Sultanahmet district opposite Hagia Sophia. The ...

One of Istanbul's most intriguing attractions, the Basilica Cistern, or Yerebatan Sarnıcı as it's known in Turkish, was built by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century to store up to 80,000m3 ...

People visit the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, Türkiye, July 23, 2022. Photo: Xinhua People visit the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, Türkiye, July 23, 2022. Photo: Xinhua People visit the ...

The Basilica Cistern used to be a place that stored a huge amount of water. Now it is open to the public to marvel at a history drenched in Istanbul's unique heritage. Presented by Pelin Batu ...

I'm incredibly lucky to be in Istanbul when the mother of all historic underground water reservoirs, the magnificent Basilica Cistern, is being drained of water for restoration. While it's closed ...

STORY: The cistern was reopened to visitors in late July following a restoration period to erect steel rods and install a light show that highlights the hidden details inside the underground ...

2. Sweetbread kebab at Sadrazam Mahmut This renowned kebab restaurant is located in the historic Sütlüce neighbourhood, once home to Istanbul's abattoirs, overlooking the calm waters of the ...