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Istanbul - Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern has walkways throughout the large underground cistern. The columns are fascinating and the whole thing is almost 1500 years old.

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Istanbul Basilica Cistern
Photo © 2003 Linda Garrison, licensed to About.com, Inc.

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