Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is a heritage property in Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey seen on screen in From Russia with Love (1963).
Location: Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey
Verified facts
- Located in Istanbul, Istanbul Province
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11379, SRC-11380 - Appeared in From Russia with Love (movie, 1963)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11379, SRC-11380 - Architectural style: Byzantine
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12356, SRC-12045
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11379 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Russia_with_Love_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11380 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/f/From-Russia-With-Love.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12045 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_Cistern (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12356 — The Byzantine Legacy — Basilica Cistern (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was From Russia with Love filmed?
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı), in Istanbul, Istanbul Province, is a real-world filming location used for From Russia with Love.
Where is Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) located?
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is located in Istanbul, Istanbul Province.