During Roman times, Basilica Cistern provided water filtration and storage in Constantinople, today the city of Istanbul, Turkey
During Roman times, Basilica Cistern provided water filtration and storage in Constantinople, today the city of Istanbul, Turkey
Great picture! Did you know that this cistern and the medusa were a featured landmark in Dan Brown’s latest book, Inferno?
Hi Kenin: I didn’t know that; hadn’t yet read Inferno but just put it on my list. Thanks!
Hi Barbara, I am just back from Turkey……I accidentally came across an tiny street that still had ‘original’….at least what I perceive to be original tiny Turkish houses, all painted in bright colours. I can only give you vague directions……it was after I visited the mosaic museum, after I walked thru the shopping street which used to be the Royal Stables, the area is behind the Blue Mosque. If you are facing the Hagia Sophia, go to your right, first to the cultral centre, then keep walking down to the next intersection and turn right…..to the Mosaic Museum, after that, the ex R stables shops, at the end of the ex R. stables, turn left and you will see the tiny coloured houses……then that leads back to the old chariot circuit, Blue Mosque etc. Let me know how you like it. I loved it…..found it by accident, always the best finds.
Hi Trixie: Unfortunately, I’m already gone from Turkey. The stories on my blog usually run 6-8 weeks behind my actual location. However, I know the area you are referring to. I stood at the rear of the Blue Mosque and looked down on the cobblestone street to the Mosaic Museum. I’ve made a note and will absolutely check out that area more thoroughly next time. You’re so right about the accidental finds being the best.
I was at this amazing cistern in 2012. Did you see the Medusa?
I did, Rhonda! Really fascinating!
Glad to see you made it to Turkey. I look forward to seeing what you found there!
Stay tuned, Libbie. My next few articles will be about Turkey!