Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
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The Basilica Cistern is the largest and most grand known Cistern sitting below Istanbul. It is so named because it was originally built between the 3rd and 4th centuries as part of the construction ofRead more
The Basilica Cistern is the largest and most grand known Cistern sitting below Istanbul. It is so named because it was originally built between the 3rd and 4th centuries as part of the construction ofRead more
Quand y’en a plus y’en a encore !
Encore un petit dernier arrêt avant de rentrer, promis c’est le dernier. Cette fois-ci a cheval entre l’Europe et l’Asie. Nous avons décidé de faireRead more
Ich habe heute noch ungefähr einen halben Tag in Istanbul, bevor mein Flug nach Kairo startet. Trotzdem steht auch heute so einiges auf meiner Liste. Ich starte direkt nach dem Frühstück mit demRead more
Up early, breakfast on the roof top in our hotel. Breathtaking views. We went to visit Hagia Sophia and we were waiting in a line early this am, which was an hour long, when I eyed our newest sonRead more
Herbert ist einfach ein Stadtauto. Er flutscht durch den Verkehr wie als wenn nichts wäre. Unsere Unterkunft ist toll, jetzt ne schnelle Dusche und dann ab ins Getümmel. Übrigens: Aussicht könnenRead more
Roman Emporer Justinian reputedly had a personality complex and had built monstrous architectural marvels like Hagia Sophia and a massive underground water cistern which kept the city ofRead more
Today we went to the blue mosque, the hagia Sophia and the basilica cistern. I'd say that the cistern was my favourite just coz that's where zobrist hid his bag of chemicals in inferno. UnfortunatelyRead more
We’re taking the long way to Cappadocia via Istanbul today so we can tick off a few sights we missed first time around!
Unfortunately a 3 hour delay on our flight meant we could only fit in oneRead more
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Basilica Cistern
Traveler Incredibly beautiful for a water supply.
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Traveler This place formed the basis for the climatic ending for the Tom Hank's movie "Inferno"
Traveler Yes, our guide reminded us of that. Also in one of the older James Bonds he drove a speed boat through here.