The Basilica Cistern's central location in Sultanahmet makes it easy to explore before or after visiting nearby sights like the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace Museum.

Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree ... like the Grand Bazaar and the Basilica Cistern. The property is open from 8:30 ...

The Turkish Ministry of Culture is undertaking a cleaning program of the underground spaces of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, aiming to make them accessible to the public. The project includes the ...

Read about the most interesting places in Istanbul. Сontents ・Blue Mosque ・Hagia Sophia ・Basilica Cistern ・Topkapi Palace ・Galata Tower ・Süleymaniye Mosque ・Dolmabahce Palace The ...

Built by the Romans 1,500 years ago, the Hagia Sophia was the biggest church in the world. No expense was spared: it contained coloured marble from around the Roman Empire and nearly 10,000 square ...

Sites such as the Pera Mueseum, Hagia Sophia and Istanbul Museum of Modern ... love exploring outdoors can take a tour of the Basilica Cistern (known as Sunken Palace to the Turkish), or take ...