Basilica Cistern

Basilica Cistern Museum

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The Basilica Cistern, often dubbed the Sunken Palace, stands as the grandest extant Byzantine Cistern in Istanbul's heart. Renowned as the …

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Nov 6, 2024
Please save your money, it’s just a dark basement with some sallow water and nothing special to see. I know there’s history behind this place but there is history everywhere in the city, spend your 3… Full review by CatQReview
Nov 5, 2024
It is very beautiful and mystical inside. It is quite big and does get busy but definitely worth a visit. Some interesting ornaments inside with large columns and oozing grandeur Full review by Jzeestar
Nov 5, 2024
And fascinating. Very atmospheric and amazing construction for how old it is. The walkway is good and some of the art work great (old and modern) Full review by Mikepw
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The Yerebatan Sarnıcı or the Basilica Cistern translates as “Cistern Sinking Into Ground” and is one of the many ancient cisterns that are pr…
gpsmycity.com
The Basilica Cistern (Turkish: Yerebatan Saray - "Sunken Palace", or Yerebatan Sarnc - "Sunken Cistern"), is the largest of several hu…
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Hola! queria saber si la entrada se puede comprar afuera del sitio y si vale la pena los 30 euros. A su vez alguien …
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Hola! queria saber si la entrada se puede comprar afuera del sitio y si vale la pena los 30 euros. A su vez alguien sabría decirme si hay guías de habla hispana?
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Answer by Lee B · Oct 21, 2024
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I repeatedly see listings that the Basilica Cistern is open at night, but every place I go to look to buy tickets online only …
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I repeatedly see listings that the Basilica Cistern is open at night, but every place I go to look to buy tickets online only has options for entry up to 5:30 pm. Does anyone know how to prepurchase online tickets for a nighttime entry? Thank you.
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You have to buy these from the ticket office - online isn’t available like during the day time. They cost 1,300 TL
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Answer by Alex A · Jun 28, 2024
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I booked an audio tour that appears I can play on my phone. Internet access is required to Lear the tour - would WiFi …
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I booked an audio tour that appears I can play on my phone. Internet access is required to Lear the tour - would WiFi internet be available? Is it free?
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You might want to listen to the program before you go in because mostly you want to enjoy the lights and art installations. However, knowing the history before you see it will put it …
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You might want to listen to the program before you go in because mostly you want to enjoy the lights and art installations. However, knowing the history before you see it will put it in context. It’s a one story underground with Roman engineering so you might not have Wi-Fi.
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Accetano carta di credito?
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I’m sorry but don’t read Italian, but if you’re asking if they take credit cards the answer is yes
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Answer by Ivan B · Oct 13, 2023
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Si può pagare l'entrata con carta di credito?
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I am not sure but there are very long lines. It is better to buy the tickets online and probably you can get in faster.
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