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"isn't that the place from the movie Inferno?" yes, but it's not exactly the most relevant answer compared to the 1500 years of history packed in this antique byzantine citerne, which you can admire for a few liras and ideally after visiting either the blue mosque or hagia sophia…
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Date of experience: November 2020
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very ipressive and nice peacefull underground musum. It must be very chill in summer when its hot outside
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Date of experience: December 2020
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When i visit sultanahmet i love to be in summer time at basilica cistern make me feel relax cool the art iş uniqe everyone sould try my opinion
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Date of experience: February 2021
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We were here as a family and really enjoyed it. It is quite dark but with a lot of "candles" so the atmosphere is wonderful. Stroller accessible as well (except for the stairs at the entrance / exit).
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Date of experience: September 2020
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This is how the city survived so many conflicts. the massive city walls were defensive but a source of fresh water is what made them impregnable. you need to see this in order to appreciate the city's history.I suggest before visiting check out city Of God by SJA Turney. It brings home the siege mentality under which the city lived. Istanbul/constantinople One of the worlds greatest cities.…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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