The Basilica Cistern, which is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, at risk of collapse.
Heavy traffic, primarily from large tour buses, threatens one of Istanbul’s most popular tourist attractions, a guides’ association has said, warning that the Basilica Cistern may be on the brink of collapse.
The Chamber of Istanbul Tourist Guides, or İRO wrote statement that “The road passing near the Basilica Cistern should be closed to heavy traffic.
Built in the 6th century Basilica Cistern provided water for area residents.
In order to reduce the risk to the Basilica Cistern, a provincial administration building located on the street above will be demolished to minimize the weight that must be borne.
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