Question 1

What are the things to do on the Basilica Cistern Guided Tour?

Accepted Answer

See movie location: The glimpse of this place has been on silver screen all around the world as the climax scene of ‘INFERNO’, a famous hollywood movie which was shot in 2013. With your Basilica Cistern tickets, you will get the chance to see the locations where the scenes were shot.Admire Byzantine artworks: Witness intricate artworks from the Byzantine era which include illuminated columns and Medusa Head that are equally unique and amusing.Know about history: Improve your knowledge about the largest among the hundreds of hidden historic Cisterns with your Basilica Cistern tickets.

Question 2

What are the essential things to carry for the Basilica Cistern Guided Tour?

Accepted Answer

Entry ticketIdentity ProofVisa - passport details by all foreigners

Question 3

How much time do we need for Basilica Cistern Tickets & Guided Tour?

Accepted Answer

Spare around two - three hours for your guided tour with your Basilica Cistern tickets.

Question 4

Why is Basilica Cistern so famous?

Accepted Answer

The cistern which is 140 m long and 70 m wide looks like an underground palace because of its 336 columns each of 9 meters in height. The columns look endless from both ends of the cistern, making it a famous architectural marvel. Publicly known as “Yerebatan Cistern '' this massive underground structure was first made for resolving water management problems. But it has also served as the silk and lemon warehouse and also provided shelter when the people were drained. The magnificent history, amazing architecture and interesting secret stories is what makes this place so famous.

Question 5

What are the other famous places to visit in Istanbul?

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Dolmabahce Palace: This glamorous palace inspired by European opulence is one of the must visit places in Istanbul. Along with serving as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, this place was used for organizing many naval ceremonies.Grand Bazar: Consisting of thousands of shops inside, the Grand Bazar is the largest covered market in the whole world which sells everything from clothes to home-decor and footwear to jewellery.Blue Mosque: The Blue Mosque is the embodiment of architecture and culture which makes it to the top of list of places to visit in Istanbul. It has 6 minarets and over 20,000 handmade Iznik tiles because of which it got its name.Maiden's Tower: Formerly served as the watchtower of the Ottoman Empire, the Maiden's Tower is the perfect place if you want to witness a mesmerizing view of sunset. Cruise on a boat and get to the tower where you can enjoy some cozy time with your loved ones whilst having some gourmet food.

Question 6

Which are the some of the best Istanbul attraction tickets that we can book at Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

Here is the list of best Istanbul attraction tickets that we can book at Thrillophilia:LEGOLAND Discovery CenterMadame Tussauds & LEGOLAND Discovery Center ComboIsfanbul Theme ParkWhirling Dervish CeremonyHistorical Turkish Bath