Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi or Yerebatan Sarnici ) provides one of the most breathtaking ambiances, like the other underground cisterns that used to form the water network for the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The water from the Northern water supplies were carried by the aqueducts and water canals to the city center and stored [...]
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Whether you’re planning your first visit to the beautiful city of Istanbul, own an Istanbul property, or have frequented the Turkish city on several occasions in the past, you’re probably aware of the many fountains that lie around every corner. There were originally well over 1,000 fountains across the city, however, due to neglect, this […]
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