Basilica Cistern, Istanbul

Basilica Cistern Reviews

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4.5

• By Trippin-E

  This is a really nice place to go, if you like history and water. Just don’t go if you don’t like the smell of humidity and but other than that I totally recommend it.  more »

• By jessiamia

  It was very good place but inside the building there is some bad smell i dont know whats is that but we had good time not stay so long  more »

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• By Saja gharib

  This is one of my BEST experiences in Istanbul. If i can give it a 10 star i would. The whole atmosphere and interior of the whole space is just beyond your imagination. I would definitely recommend to buy the pictures as they dress you up in the authentic Turkish costumes. I still have it as an amazing souvenir. I loved every minute of this.

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• By Mason Cook

  Cool place! I enjoyed wandering through the columns with the eerie soundtrack they played. The lighting was effective and really added to the experience. It is excellent value for money, but watch your step, it's very slippery down there. The wishing pool is a place to those a coin in and make a wish, only there was no pool, the water was very low. I know this is completely out of their control and my rating does not include this. I just thought it was funny watching people throwing money onto concrete and hoping something magical will happen. Definitely good you're in the area.

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