Basilica Cistern (Istanbul)

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Basilica Cistern (Istanbul)

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Basilica Cistern (Istanbul)

This is a huge underground water cistern that was built in the 6th century. Open to the public but not on the typical tourist circuit. Definitely worth visiting.

For more information about the Basilica Cistern, read en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_Cistern.

Date & GPS location
Photo taken on September 14, 2006
Alemdar Mh., Divan Yolu Cd 4-16, 34122 Istanbul/Istanbul Province, Turkey
GPS coordinates: 41.008068,28.977778 - Download KML file for Google Earth (and other mapping apps)
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