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Basilica Cistern

Historical landmark · Alemdar ·

Basilica Cistern

Historical landmark · Alemdar ·
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"Built in the 4th century as the primary water reservoir for Constantinople, the Basilica Cistern is cathedral-esque, supported by 336 columns and capable of holding up to 17.5 million gallons of water, making it a striking subterranean masterpiece of engineering." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-paced, immersive manner. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Subterranean water reservoir with 336 columns & Medusa heads

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historical site
underground reservoir
columns
ancient engineering
water storage
atmospheric
impressive architecture
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Subterranean water reservoir with 336 columns & Medusa heads

medusa heads
historical site
underground reservoir
columns
ancient engineering
water storage
atmospheric
impressive architecture
Google Rating
4.6 (89.8K)
Yelp Rating
4.4
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Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions

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