The Basilica Cistern
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January 11
An unusual historical place, atmospheric, it was interesting to walk among so many columns.
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September 29, 2024
A very atmospheric place if you want to take a short walk through a gloomy dungeon with ancient columns and beautiful lighting. In the far dark corner, next to the inverted heads, do not be lazy to see the statue of the Gorgon Medusa.
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October 13, 2024
The structure is amazing.
How at that time, people could build such a thing does not fit into the mind.
We were left with a good impression.
I think the price is too expensive.
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February 23
A must-visit. But there is one big disadvantage for tourists, prices are very high. It spoils the whole impression.
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December 1, 2024
It's worth a visit. The queue is moving quite confidently. It was late in the afternoon. The cost is 1000 liras (October 2024, with an audio guide of 1900, headphones are not provided).
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January 9
This place made more impressions than other popular attractions did. I recommend you to visit
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September 29, 2024
A beautiful place, a lot of ancient columns, the only disadvantage is the price, 900 lira is expensive for admission, provided that you spend a maximum of 20 minutes there.
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January 20
Everything you should know about this place. Enterprising guys have appropriated what they did not create, and they charge tourists a lot of money. And even more in the evening.
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March 22
It's not enough, just a half-hour walk. It's probably good in the heat, because it's cool. There is little interactive content and it is quite expensive
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March 24, 2024
The cisterns of the Basilica are a must-visit place in Istanbul. The unique lighting creates an atmosphere of extraordinary color. The feeling of a fabulous place! The various shapes of the columns add to the effect of being present in the past)
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March 19, 2024
It is located in the historical center of Istanbul. An underground reservoir built by the Greeks. Paid entrance. There is high humidity inside. It's a little dark for photos and videos, there is a backlight. Interesting exhibitions and sculptures. Beautiful columns made of different types of marble.
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December 13, 2024
Of course, it is worth visiting, interestingly, with lighting, because almost all ancient cities have these cisterns
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November 9, 2023
In the underground room of a small one-story building with an inconspicuous entrance there is a huge water storage tank built in 532 AD. There is not much water in it, compared to the size of the room. How such an amount of water could meet the needs of citizens is not clear… But it's worth visiting, it's quite unusual, especially on a hot day you don't want to leave there.
There is a big queue at the entrance. Enterprising businessmen offer to pass without a queue for an additional fee – do not be fooled by their tricks, the queue goes very fast.
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July 22, 2024
A great place for a photo) for a whole 30 minutes of interest and to watch the entire interactive program. It is located near famous attractions
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March 5
We wanted to get into this cistern, I was very impressed, I think it's worth a visit, despite the high cost of the ticket-900 lira per person. There was no queue on a rainy day.
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November 14, 2024
Once in a lifetime, everyone should visit this place)) you won't see this anywhere else!)) a unique building and very vivid memories))
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January 6
The fiercest building of figs knows what years) well, the engineers and builders did their best, no computers, no cranes, no normal tools) it works from 9 to 18 hours (entrance is 900 lire), and in the evening from 19-30 to 23-00 (but the entrance is already 1400 lire) prices on 2.01.2025
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February 26
Interesting place, impressive design, liked it There's no point in going to other small cisterns, there's no water, there's tiles on the floor, the scale is smaller, we shouldn't have gone for comparison, it's a pity
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November 14, 2024
One of the last scenes of "Inferno" was filmed here, it's worth a visit. Interestingly, the original backlight. It doesn't look like a water tank, more like a concert hall.
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March 13
From the point of view of history, the place is interesting. But at the time of the visit in the spring of 2024, the entrance cost, if memory serves, 1800 liras. It's a little expensive.
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January 12
Disgusting. For locals, admission costs 50 lire. For all other 900. They didn't go. Basically. The price tag is 18 times higher-this is rudeness and arrogance. As it turned out, there's nothing to see there. People come out after 10 minutes. We didn't go on principle. There are no benefits for children and pensioners.
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October 18, 2024
Fabulously beautiful. A day ticket, it seems, costs 800 rubles, for children (up to 8 years old) 200 or 300 rubles. The queue is at 18.15, where the restrictive column is closed and this group is the last, so that everyone leaves before 19.00, when the evening group will go and the price there is 1400 rubles per adult, it seems. At the same time, you can visit even at 22.00, there are almost no people and there will be no crowds and you can take beautiful photos and just sit / listen. But! If you go with the last day group, then there will be no one behind you and just take your time and you will have time))
Well, probably this is one of the most beautiful sights of Istanbul.
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August 16, 2024
The renovated museum.
Fascinating and interesting.
I was impressed that people were able to create such a grandiose structure without having modern technology.
I recommend you to visit Istanbul.
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May 28, 2024
It is very beautiful and fascinating. Excellent lighting, ancient columns collected from different places, differing from each other - very impressive
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December 15, 2024
One of the must-visit places in Istanbul, 1000 years of history and hundreds of films, it's just a sin not to visit here if you happen to be in Istanbul!
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December 12, 2024
It is a very interesting structure, modern sculptures spoil it a little. But it's worth a look.
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December 12, 2023
It's a very atmospheric place. Before that, I had only seen it in computer games. That's why it feels even more interesting, as if it had already been there.) The entrance is now not where Yandex shows, there is now an exit. The entrance is opposite and down the street. The price for the cache for Russians is 450 liras. It's December. For two, 3,000 rubles is ours at the exchange rate. Of course, by our standards it is very expensive. They say it's cheaper to buy online. But our cards don't work. And the locals generally have 80 lire. Feature: cash registers right at the entrance. Different: credit cards, cash, etc.… There is a long queue for online tickets. Although it was previously written that they are faster. There was no one at all behind the cache, they immediately passed.
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March 5
A stunning ancient Roman water storage, occupying maybe a block underground. More than 300 columns, changing lighting. Perhaps it was more shocking than anything else in Istanbul.
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October 29, 2024
A full hat. I don't recommend it to anyone. There are a lot of people. The price for the Russian Federation is 7,000 rubles. for two people in 30 minutes. The queue is like for milk in the 90s. Knee-deep water and a bunch of columns. It feels like you've been tricked after visiting.
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December 18, 2024
One of the most popular and accessible places, definitely recommended for visiting
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August 3, 2024
It's an amazing place.
I did not regret any of the 800 lire spent.
I would have come again.
What is special about it: despite the crowds of tourists, it is very calm and meditative, cool. Incredibly beautiful! The interspersing of modern sculpture and the iridescence of light create a very aesthetic installation.
There are friendly staff at the checkout.
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February 7
This is something incredible. Another place to visit in Istanbul. It amazes and delights.
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May 9, 2023
The Basiliki Cistern is one of the most spectacular architectural structures in Istanbul, Turkey. The cistern was built in the 6th century AD and served as a reservoir for the Byzantine Palace, and later for the Ottoman Empire.
Entrance prices to the Basilica Cistern in 2023
for foreign citizens — 190 Turkish lira, for children — 20 Turkish lira, for Turkish citizens — 50 Turkish lira
My impression of the Basilica Cistern is very positive. After passing through its doors and descending the stairs, I found myself in a huge underground space filled with columns and flickering light. It seemed that I had entered a mystical world where time slows down, and all sounds sound as if from afar.
One of the most impressive elements of the Basilica Cistern is its columns, which are decorated with a capital in the form of a jellyfish or an eagle. The columns sink into the water, giving the impression that the water is holding on to them, which makes the situation even more mysterious.
In addition, there are several well-known objects inside the Basilica Cistern, such as two Medusa heads that were used as capitals, and a column with traces of a ball from a canonical painting.
Overall, the Basilica Cistern is a must-visit place in Istanbul, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in history, architecture, or looking for something unusual and exciting in this city.
بركة بازيليكا، المعروفة أيضًا باسم بركة القصر، واحدة من أكثر المعالم المعمارية المثيرة في إسطنبول، تركيا. تم بناء البركة في القرن السادس الميلادي وكانت تستخدم كخزان للمياه لقصر البيزنطيين، ومن ثم للإمبراطورية العثمانية.
انطباعي عن بركة بازيليكا إيجابي للغاية. بعد المرور من خلال أبوابها والنزول عبر الدرج، وجدت نفسي في مساحة ضخمة تحت الأرض مليئة بالأعمدة والضوء المتلألئ. بدا وكأنني دخلت عالمًا غامضًا حيث يتباطأ الوقت ويصدر كل الأصوات كأنها من بعيد.
واحدة من العناصر الأكثر إثارة للإعجاب في بركة بازيليكا هي أعمدتها، التي تزين كابيتال على شكل الأفعى أو النسر. تتغطى الأعمدة بالماء، مما يخلق انطباعًا بأن الماء يعتليها، مما يجعل الجو أكثر غموضًا.
بالإضافة إلى ذلك، هناك العديد من الأشياء الشهيرة داخل بركة بازيليكا، مثل رأسين لميدوزا، استخدما ككابيتال، وعمود يحمل آثار الكرة من لوحة كانونية.
بشكل عام، بركة بازيليكا هي مكان زيارة لا بد منه في إسطنبول، وأوصي بشدة بزيارتها لجميع من يهتم بالتاريخ والعمارة، أو يبحث عن شيء غير عادي ومثير في هذه المدينة.
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December 1, 2023
An amazing place, fascinating... There was no special queue. Most importantly, remember that the entrance is through a pale yellow building across the street from the exit (the exit is visible to everyone, the entrance is somehow not very). Everything is close to Ai-Sofia. Tickets are online, from vending machines, and at the box office. It is very beautifully illuminated, the colors change. There are many interesting modern sculptures inscribed in this ancient space. It's quite warm, but the water is dripping from above. Sometimes there are concerts, for sure, the acoustics are great
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January 11
It's a beautiful place, the kids liked it with the audio guide, it's not cheap for a family, but you need to go once.
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February 10, 2024
I really liked it. The first time I was in an underground reservoir. An underground palace, the atmosphere is indescribable. January 2024 admission cost 600 liras (1800 Russian rubles). A must-visit in Istanbul!!!!!!
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February 1
A magical place. Of all the sights of Istanbul, I come here every time
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August 22, 2024
It is a very beautiful and old place. Beautiful shots are obtained there. It is interesting to look at the different columns (yes, there are columns that differ from others). But I was confused by the fact that the cost was 2 times cheaper on the Internet, of course it was expensive there.
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March 27
The antiquity and functionality of the building are impressive, along with the beauty and rigor of the forms!
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January 8
It's a wonderful place. It makes no sense to describe the feeling inside - you have to visit and see everything with your own eyes!!!
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October 8, 2024
A very interesting place, a ticket costs 950 liras per person (October 2024) it is better to come early if you do not want to stand in line later
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March 22
This is a great place to visit .The atmosphere of the place is mesmerizing
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December 16, 2023
Be sure to visit, the queue at the entrance, although large, passes quickly. It is located next to St. Sophia Cathedral in the very center of Istanbul. This is an ancient underground water storage built by the Greeks. It's very interesting inside.
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February 15
Historical site, underground, cool. The ticket cost 1200 lire, you must go.
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March 19
Well, it's a beautiful place, of course. Very instagrammatic. But the price of almost 3t is not worth it at all. Yes, in Istanbul, the prices for every step are above the sky.
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February 1
It's an interesting place, you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Byzantium, but it's become too expensive. Nevertheless, it's worth a visit.
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December 30, 2024
It's a very beautiful and cool place in the heat. Big queue, lots of people inside
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January 10
The cistern, of course, is impressive, given the lack of necessary equipment and tools in ancient times.
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March 16
A mysterious and mystical place. For fans of Dan Brown, a must-visit.
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January 6
It's very unusual and beautiful, the pictures are mysterious. The only thing is expensive.
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