The third and final stop of our European vacation was Turkey. When my kids, Gabbie and Paolo, and I were planning our trip, I ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- After visitors descend stairs winding 50 meters below ground, they emerge to an otherworldly sight -- a cavernous, dimly lit space wi ...

Officially known as the Metropolitan Outer Area Underground Discharge Channel, the facility is visually reminiscent of Istanbul’s ancient underground Basilica Cistern water reservoir.

Plenty of cultural sites and museums in Istanbul come recommended, such as Ayasofya, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and Basilica Cistern. Istanbul's tourism website boasts of the cities ...

The basilica also houses what is believed to be a relic of the holy crib, part of the manger where Jesus Christ lay as a baby. Image. The Basilica houses some of the oldest extant mosaics in Rome.

Istanbuls Hidden Cisterns: Underground Marvels Beyond Basilica Cistern. Posted: 7 March 2025 | Last updated: 7 March 2025. Dive into the enchanting depths of Istanbul! 🌌 Discover the hidden ...

World, Culture Renowned Pianist Grinko unveils Murmuration with visuals from Istanbul's famed Basilica Cistern ‘I wanted to find a location where I could convey this mythical feeling.

The reception included an exhibition co-curated by the Istanbul Basilica Cistern and the Consulate, which showcased photographs of ancient underground water reservoirs in both Malta and Istanbul.

While none of Istanbul’s other cisterns draws the kind of crowds as the Basilica Cistern, a few have been preserved or repurposed into modern spaces, including the show-stopping fine dining ...