Very beautiful and peaceful- worth a walk through. The column of peacock feathers/tears of the slaves that constructed the cistern... meer

Visitors to Istanbul should definitely include a visit to the Basilica Cistern in their plans; it's mere yards from the... meer

The Basilica Cistern is centrally located, near the blue mosque & haygia sophia. The cost is (at present) about 10... meer

I'm glad I took a half hour to visit this wondrous underground cistern. It's a reminder of multiple empires that... meer

OK, this is an underground cistern, a large chamber supported by numerous pillars, once used to store water. It's now... meer

This is a very unique attraction. You venture underground to see an area which used to provide water to Istanbul.... meer

Basilica Cisterns are across the street from Haghia Sofia, and a welcome break from the heat in Istanbul, especially in... meer

I reiterate that the Cistern is worth a visit. Not only is it easy to go to, since it is... meer

Worth the visit, beautiful and interesting place. Very nice when it's hot outside, always fresh down there. meer