Istanbul’s Iconic Duo: A 2025 Guide to Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern

Istanbul’s Iconic Duo: A 2025 Guide to Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern When you first stand in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square, you kind of feel the weight of centuries all around you. So, two structures in particular really command your attention: the grand Hagia Sophia and the mysterious Basilica Cistern. These places are, you know, much more than just tourist spots; they are really the heartbeats of the Old City. Actually, planning a visit in 2025 gives you a fresh chance to see these world-famous sites, one of which has some very recent updates. This guide is, more or less, about …

Read more

Basilica Cistern Tour Review: Skip the Lines in 2025

Basilica Cistern Tour Review: Skip the Lines in 2025 So, you are thinking about visiting the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, which is, honestly, a fantastic choice. The thing is, everyone else has the same great idea, and the lines can get incredibly long, you know. I mean, they often snake all the way around the block, pretty much under the hot Turkish sun. We were looking at that exact situation and, frankly, feeling a little bit of dread. Then, we spotted our tour guide holding a sign, and as a matter of fact, we just walked right past everyone. That …

Read more