Basilica Cistern
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table
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Istanbuls best places private tour including pick up -drop off
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From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch
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Reviews of Basilica Cistern
4.3
Top destination
4/5 - Good
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again, massively under repair. the Cistern of Philoxenos just round the corner was very good (and free) and no tourists as not really know
5/5 - Excellent
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Worth seeing
3/5 - Okay
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Under renovation and currently drained (no water or fish as seen on our previous visit). However, the price charged is the same. You can still walk around the entire site and still see the heads of Medusa but it lacks the magic and eeriness compared to when it's full of water.
4/5 - Good
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Go early or late afternoon to beat the crowds.
4/5 - Good
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Worth a look!
5/5 - Excellent
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Don't miss this hidden gem.
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