If you're looking to explore beyond Istanbul's well-known landmarks, let me introduce you to a hidden gem that's worth your time – the Binbirdirek Cistern, also known as the "Cistern of Philoxenos." Nestled in the heart of Sultanahmet, this underground marvel offers a serene and fascinating escape from the bustling streets above. It's not as [...]
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You are going to Turkey, but you also want a unique find that has history buried beneath its surface. Demre’s Church, but is also knows as the Church of Saint Nicholas. This is the real Santa Claus! Reasons for Visiting Demre's Saint Nicholas Ancient Church Why should Demre’s Church be on your list of places [...]
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You must have heard a faint hint or even a heated debate about Hagia Sophia by now, if you are planning to travel to Turkey or just reading about top places for your next big adventure. It is just like a puzzle when we look back into history, isn’t it? Therefore, let us now get [...]
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Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi or Yerebatan Sarnici ) provides one of the most breathtaking ambiances, like the other underground cisterns that used to form the water network for the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The water from the Northern water supplies were carried by the aqueducts and water canals to the city center and stored [...]
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