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 ...

Dive into the enchanting depths of Istanbul! 🌌 Discover the hidden cisterns that tell tales of the city's rich past. Prepare to be amazed by these underground wonders that go beyond the famous ...

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Join Istanbul-based poet and writer Pelin Batu as she explores a museum bursting with history, myth and legend. Built in the 6th Century for the eastern Roman Empire from older building fragments ...

Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree that he accomplished this task or, at least, came close. Since the early 1600s, the Blue ...