Fountains & Cisterns
Fountains in Istanbul bring Ottoman craft to street corners and courtyards, while underground cisterns reveal the city’s ancient infrastructure. Use this guide to map atmospheric stops and combine them with nearby landmarks.
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Basilica Cistern Myths and Architecture
Basilica Cistern myths and its mysterious architecture are always subject to wonder. The Basilica Cistern is Istanbul’s most atmospheric underground…
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Serefiye Cistern
The Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II built the Serefiye Cistern in 428, and its construction was completed 15 years later. The…
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Story of Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern is the largest ancient underground cistern in Istanbul, which was used to store water in the past and is…
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Basilica Cistern
All about Basilica Cistern and Istanbul's every single attraction in Istanbul.com!
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Fountains & Cisterns
Historical Fountains in Istanbul, Cisterns in Istanbul, Basilica Cistern, Fountain of Sultan Ahmet III in Sultanahmet and much more.
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