'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.
Basilica Cistern
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Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets
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Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
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Istanbul Turkish Bath in Ottoman Style at Hammam with Drinks
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Turkish Baths Experience at Cemberlitas Hamam with Private Transfer
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Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner, Show and Private Table
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