Basilica Cistern, located near the Hagia Sophia, was built to provide water for the city of Istanbul during the reign of Emperor Justinian 1 in the 6th century. This cistern is an underground chamber broken up by a forest of 336 marble columns.
We rented an audio system and this is the only museum where we weren't happy that we had. It is a good system where it automatically comes on when you come near a spot of interest, but it came on very few times and didn't give you any more information than you can read on signs.
Very interesting spot to visit!
The Basilica Cistern
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Upside down Medusa head |
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Medusa head on its side |
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