The largest Byzantine cistern

It’s a hidden gem underground. It is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey, it is one of the most mystical and breathtaking buildings in Istanbul. Upside down Medusa head is believed to be brought from an ancient Roman temple to christianise the cistern at the time of the construction #falltrip #freehotelstay #localguides #historicallandmarks #istanbul #mytravelhacks #familytrip #turkiye #turkey #basilica