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 ...

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

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 6t ...

The Basilica Cistern is just one of Istanbul's surprising underground wonders. Istanbul is a bit like a kind of historical layer cake, but because it's a thriving modern city, ...

Join Istanbul-based poet and writer Pelin Batu as she explores a museum bursting with history, ... The Basilica Cistern used to be a place that stored a huge amount of water.

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 ...

In 2023, Istanbul attracted more visitors than any other city, and its distinct and varied cuisine was undoubtedly part of the appeal. But to really taste the best of Turkey's continent-straddling ...