Istanbul's Basilica Cistern: Secrets Beneath the City

The Basilica Cistern in Istanbul isn’t just another tourist site. Standing right under the chaos of Sultanahmet, it hides a quiet and mysterious side of the city. This article uncovers why locals still visit, drops fun facts about those famous Medusa heads, and gives practical tips for a better visit. Whether you’ve walked past it a hundred times or never dared the cool, damp stairs, you’ll see the cistern like never before. Get ready to look beneath the surface of Istanbul, literally.