Hello! We are going to visit Basilica Cistern. Firstly, Turks call it "Yerebatan Sarnıcı". So, I say "Yerebatan Sarnıcı". You should know it. :) Okey, let's visit!
Yerebatan Sarnıcı
History Of Yerebatan Sarnıcı
Yerebatan Sarnıcı was built by byzantine emperor I. Justinianus in 6th century. Yerebatan Sarnıcı is in Istanbul. Its water storage capacity is about 100 thousands. Today, it is using like museum.
Yerebatan Sarnıcı
Yerebatan Sarnıcı
Medusa's Head (Turkish: Medusa Başı)
Medusa's head is an amazing statue of Roma. It's in northwest of Basilica Cistern. You shouldn't look at the its eyes. :) If, you look at its eyes then you be a stone. This is a Greek legend.
Medusa Başı
Crying Column (Turkish: Ağlayan Sütun)
This column is always wet. I did test it and really it is wet. :)
Ağlayan Sütun
Finally, you absolutely must visit! :)