- In the 19th century, the Basilica Cistern was rediscovered and restored. Since 1987, it has been a very popular tourist attraction in Istanbul.
- Basilica, in the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches, a canonical title of honour given to church buildings that are distinguished either by their antiquity or...
- I repeatedly see listings that the Basilica Cistern is open at night, but every place I go to look to buy tickets online only has options for entry up to 5:30 pm.
- The Basilica Cistern’s fantastic acoustics and extraordinary surroundings make it an ideal venue for various events. ... Movies Filmed in the Basilica Cistern.
- Once you've visited the top, explore the dazzling art-filled interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Papal Crypts in the Vatican Grottoes.
- Basilica Cistern Istanbul closed in 2021 due to the ongoing restoration work, and it is expected to open in the next months of 2022.
- The basilica was designed in the shape of a Greek cross, surmounted by a colossal dome, and approached by a vestibule fronted with six columns.
- Explore St Peter's Basilica, the spiritual heart of Christianity. Plan your pilgrimage or visit, discover its millennial history and admire its masterpieces of art.
- The first hallway in the Basilica is a gallery, filled with paintings of angels. The place is full of boxes, papers, and other trash lying on the floor.