Basilica Cistern

Fatih, İstanbul

41.0085°N · 28.9784°E

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Style: Byzantine architecture

Basilica Cistern is in Fatih, İstanbul; Justinian's 6th-century underground reservoir — 336 columns, two upside-down Medusa heads, water still drips from the vaults.

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One nearby stopGüneş Saati, Ayasofya Camii Avlusu52 m · MonumentOpen place Listen on the roadDrive ModeHear nearby place stories automatically while you drive.Start

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Location: 41.0085°N · 28.9784°E
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Justinian's 6th-century underground reservoir — 336 columns, two upside-down Medusa heads, water still drips from the vaults.

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