One of the most famous historical architecture in Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern. It was built during the reign of the Byzantine Empire Justinian I (527-565), as a cistern. Formerly there was a basilica located at the same place, so that the Cistern is called Basilica Cistern. Besides local people call it as “Yerebatan Sarayı”, which means Sunken Palace, since it is like a palace beneath the city.
Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern
One of the most famous historical architecture in Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern. It was built during the reign of the Byzantine Empire Justinian I (527-565), as a cistern. Formerly there was a basilica located at the same place, so that the Cistern is called Basilica Cistern. Besides local people call it as “Yerebatan Sarayı”, which means Sunken Palace, since it is like a palace beneath the city.