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​TURKEY - ISTANBUL

Basilica Cistern

​The Basilica Cistern, located in the crowded Eminönü district of Istanbul next to the Hagia Sophia, was built to provide water for the city of Istanbul during the reign of Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century CE. This cistern is an underground chamber of 138 x 64.6 metres. The large space is broken up by a forest of 336 marble columns, which are aesthetically supported by strong  columns and arches.
BEST TIME to VISIT ISTANBUL
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​BEST TIME to TRAVEL to TURKEY​
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From May to June , and September (hot in summer)
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