Basilica Cistern (Sunken Palace), Istanbul
Sunken Palace Cistern in Istanbul by Doug Bank

A wander through this cavernous underground cistern, built in the 6C for the Byzantine emperor, is an atmospheric experience.

Basilica Cistern (Sunken Palace), Istanbul

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