About The Basilica Cistern Museum

Journey into the depths of Istanbul's history as you step into The Basilica Cistern Museum, a subterranean marvel nestled beneath the city's bustling streets. This ancient reservoir, commissioned by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century, is affectionately known as the "Sunken Palace" due to its myriad marble columns rising from the water.

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