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.

The Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Chora Church, and the Wall of Constantinople with Valens Aqueducts are all fantastic for kids. These sites blend history and adventure ...

If you’re planning a trip to Istanbul, here’s what to know about Four Seasons Bosphorus and Sultanahmet locations ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...