Archaeological Dossier & Curated Editorial
Basilica Cistern
Beneath Istanbul's historic streets lies the subterranean Basilica Cistern, an ancient water cathedral illuminated by visionary contemporary art installations. Private evening viewings offer an ethereal acoustic journey past classical marble pillars and the enigmatic Medusa heads.
“Beneath Istanbul's historic streets lies the subterranean Basilica Cistern, an ancient water cathedral illuminated by visionary contemporary art installations. Private evening viewings offer an ethere”
— Tourism Compass Heritage Committee
EraHistorical Era
Duration4 Hours
RegistryUNESCO World Heritage
GeodeticsWGS84 Grid
