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The Basilica Cistern (Turkish: Yerebatan Sarayı – “Sunken Palace”, or Yerebatan Sarnıcı – “Sunken Cistern”), is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople), Turkey. The cistern, located 500 feet (150 m) west of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
The Historic Areas of Istanbul are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Featured in : Historic Places : 9 Apr 10
Top Ten place in the Best of 2010 Challenge in the Turkey and Turks around the World Group, 29 Dec 10
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Thank you kindly Bobby …
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Stunning image, Tom!
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fabulous work Tom has to be a fave.x
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fascinating photo with the lights on the columns. I love this!
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Wow, thank you Mary_Ann, I am honoured …
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Love the red lighting, great shot.
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What a marvelous, subtle shot – the lighting is perfect. Congratulations on the feature – well deserved.
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great shot Tom
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lovely shot
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