I had booked a hotel in the historic area of Istanbul with a rooftop terrace. After checking in late at night, I was anxious to head up and see the view. After a few minutes of admiring the lights of the harbor entrance I turned around to a stunning view of the Blue Mosque. Sultan […]
A Visit to The Cistern Basilica Istanbul
Or is it Basilica Cistern…? I’ve seen it both ways. I had already visited the “Blue Mosque” as well as Hagia Sophia and was eager to see more. The Cistern Basilica is just a couple of minutes walk from Hagia Sophia and only costs 10 TL. The entrance is modest and easy to miss but […]