Basilica Cistern

The underground water system in Istanbul takes a modern twist on an ancient water system. The attraction is a one way walking system with visual art installations which have different focuses. All of the art installations have descriptions by the artists to explain their meaning and purpose. There is water under the ground and can get quite busy at times. I would definitely recommend purchasing tickets online prior to going as the queue to enter the attraction is much shorter #awesomepic #art #culture #istanbul

Istanbul Basilica Cistern - the largest cistern from the Byzantine Empire, just a stonethrow away from the famous Hagia Sofia. Before visiting, recommend you to purchase the ticket online to skip the queue. Inside the cistern is cooling and with the light effect. it illustrates the pillars and the whole area beautifully. I think is nice and should visit at least once. Find the stone carved pillar of Medusa as is one of the highlight of the journey. Recommend to go over the other side to take photos as most of the visitors would start clicking the moment they get down thus lesser crowd on the opposite side. #istanbul #turkey #basilicacistern

Located in Southwest of hagia Sofia, and it is magnificent ancient building. It is underground water reservoir called as “Yerebatan Cistern” because of the underground marble columns. Basilica Cistern is a magical underground place that really is unlike any place! It has all of the medusa vibes! It is a series of tunnels that lead to a street in the middle of the city at the end of it. It is a cave of actual wonder. Every historical artifact found there has a thorough description and you feel a lot more informed whenever you leave this place. One of the many places I would recommend in this amazing city! ⛪️🌟👓 #solstice #urbanexplorer #summervacation #ancientlandmark #ancientarchitecture #summervacation#urbanexplorer

Basilica Cistern, Istanbul - Turkey: This is the famous historical building with underground cistern which is wuite an amazing place with Medusa heads upside down. This as a great experience tgat I have never seen this kind of thing before.

——The beautiful gem of Istanbul hidden underground 🐍Even after half a year, the memory of the experience is still very special 📍Location: Turkey's Basilica Cistern Yerebatan is located next to the Hagia Sophia in Turkey. From a distance, it looks dilapidated, but it is actually a historical relic 🕰️Opening hours: The Basilica Cistern is open to tourists all year round Peak season (April 1st - September 30th) 09:00-18:30 Off-season (October 1st - March 31st) 09:00-17:30 🎫Ticket price: 20 lira 💡Attractions and experiences: The cistern was built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, originally to store water for the palace and surrounding buildings at that time! It is a cistern full of imagination. Entering the underground space exhibition is like traveling through time and space, with the entire space being very orderly, supported by 336 thick Corinthian columns that are 9 meters high, holding up a huge brick arch. Different corners are paired with different modern installations, creating a futuristic/sci-fi/creepy atmosphere 💎Summary and recommendation: Unlike historical buildings of the past, the Basilica Cistern combines the solemnity of history with the mysterious colors of modern light and sculpture, making it well worth a visit‼️ With the mystery and beauty of the palace, it leaves unforgettable memories

📍Istanbul Underground Palace (Basilica Cistern, Türkiye )🇹🇷 Located opposite the Hagia Sophia, this underground palace was once a huge cistern during the Byzantine Empire! The sight of the dimly lit columns rising from the water surface was fantastical. It felt like I had time-traveled to the Middle Ages and was on an adventure✨ The day we visited happened to be International Women's Day, so the entrance fee for women was free. The regular ticket price is 600 TKL, which is about 2800 yen.

It’s a hidden gem underground. It is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey, it is one of the most mystical and breathtaking buildings in Istanbul. Upside down Medusa head is believed to be brought from an ancient Roman temple to christianise the cistern at the time of the construction #falltrip #freehotelstay #localguides #historicallandmarks #Istanbul #mytravelhacks #familytrip #turkiye #Turkey #Basilica

As one of the most mysterious relics in the world, the Istanbul Underground Water Palace is not only a cultural heritage, but also a mysterious underground world. Here, trace back to the hydrological culture thousands of years ago, and explore the use and invention of water resources by ancient people. The Underground Water Palace is composed of a series of interconnected underground caves. These caves are intricate and complex. The longest one is up to 240 meters long, and the deepest one is called 'Spring of Love', which is 30 meters deep and is the deepest part of the entire Underground Water Palace. The early Underground Water Palace was a water conservancy project that supplied drinking water to urban residents and irrigated farmland. Today, the Underground Water Palace has become a tourist hotspot in Istanbul and even the world. Here, you can not only hear its history and culture, but also experience the mystery and beauty of this underwater dream world. There are many interactive links, such as music performances, dance performances, and wax painting, etc., allowing you to have a thoroughly relaxing experience on all senses. Come on, put on comfortable casual clothes, explore the maze journey of the Istanbul Underground Water Palace, taste the moments related to water in life, and find back the feeling of being moved and surprised.

Underground Water Palace The Underground Water Palace in Istanbul is one of the most famous ancient buildings in Istanbul, Turkey, built in the 6th century AD. It was a reservoir during the Byzantine Empire, used to store and supply the city's water source. The underground water palace is supported by marble columns, with a beautifully decorated arch ceiling on top. Inside the palace, there are 336 marble support columns, the most representative of which are two Medusa head statue bases, and a tear column decorated with a row of teardrop-shaped reliefs on the surface. The water palace can store up to 100,000 tons of water, enough to supply the city's drinking water needs for a month. Until the mid-sixteenth century, the Dutch discovered this abandoned water palace and made it known again. The Underground Water Palace in Istanbul has been chosen as a filming location for many films, such as '007 in Istanbul' and 'Agent City'. In addition, the film 'The Da Vinci Code' also made this mysterious place a puzzle in people's hearts. The water palace is also famous for imprisoning the evil Gorgon Medusa in Greek mythology, who can turn mortals into stone statues. Underneath the two huge columns on one side of the water palace is the image of the witch's head, adding a mysterious color to this place. ⏳Play time: ①The entrance and exit are separate, you can ask the staff about the ticket price before entering: 300 lira ②Tour time: about 30 minutes 🍲Dish recommendation: ①Kebab ②Alaca Cake: This is a traditional Turkish dessert made from almond flour, sugar, and honey. Alaca cake is round, covered with almond crumbs and icing sugar, and has a crispy and sweet taste. ③Pide ④Turkish dumplings (Manti): This is a small and exquisite Turkish dumpling, usually made from lamb, onions, and spices. The dumplings are coated with yogurt and garlic paste, and the taste is fresh and refreshing. ⑤Turkish grilled meat wrap (Lahmacun): A Turkish food similar to pizza, made from meat sauce and wheat bread. The grilled meat wrap is round or oval, crispy, and served with fresh lettuce and lemon juice, which is very delicious. The Underground Water Palace in Istanbul is a unique historical building that combines ancient architectural skills and mysterious legends. Whether you are a history lover, architecture enthusiast, or traveler, you can find your own surprises and touches in the underground water palace!

Basilica Cistern is an underground reservoir at a depth of 12 m. Constructed in the 6th century, the cistern was used to store water for the Great Palace of Constantinople and other buildings in the city. The cistern was used until the 16th century. After restoration in 1987, the former reservoir was turned into a museum. Walking paths were laid for visitors, and columns were beautifully illuminated. Now the water level in the cistern does not exceed 50 cm. The attention of tourists is attracted by the “Weeping Column” with the image of eyes from which tears flow, the “Pool of Wishes” where colored fish live, and two columns with the heads of the Gorgon Medusa. Address: Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih, Turkey. #i̇stanbultrip

Hidden under the populous streets of Istanbul lay the ancient Roman Basilica Cistern. The history of the Roman outpost of Istanbul is well explained at this tourist hotspot. You can see the incredible technology that the Romans used to provide clean water to the City, long before many other civilisations had begun to follow suit. To enter the site there are two options: 1. Line up and wait for a gap to enter. 2. Prepay online and enter the prebooked line. The first option is a good way to spend your day lining up in the sun, the second is a way to enter quickly. It costs the same, but it does affect your flexibility. Id highly recommend the Basicllica Cistern. It takes around an hour to womble though reading the designs and learning the history and there are lots of opportunities to take photos as they change the lighting every few minutes. #i̇stanbultrip

Getting There - Basilica Cistern is very close to both Hagia Sophia Mosque and the Blue Mosque. If you are visiting Istanbul, Basilica Cistern is a must visit place. It impresses with its 9m high more than 300 columns and mysterious structures and arts. The lightening makes it even more mysterious and amazing. Attractions - The ticket price is 350 lira. We didn’t buy the tickets in advance so had to wait in the long line about 40 -50 minutes. If you don’t want to wait in the line then you have to buy tickets online. Again, this was worth visiting #istanbul