Beneath İstanbul, the Basilica Cistern stretches out in silence, its rows of columns mirrored in still waters. Built to supply the city centuries ago, it now welcomes visitors to walk among its arches and discover the Medusa heads, reminders of the many layers of history gathered underground. Learn more at: istanbul.goturkiye.com 🎥 IG: gezgintercuman #GoTürkiye #Goİstanbul #İstanbul #BasilicaCistern #İstanbulisthenewcool | Go Türkiye

1.3K views · 137 reactions | ️ Basilica Cistern “Beneath the heart of Istanbul, the Basilica Cistern holds a world of shadows and light where ancient columns rise from silence, and history whispers through every drop of water.” Built in 532 AD The cistern was constructed during the reign of Emperor Justinian I of the Byzantine Empire. Its purpose was to store water for the Great Palace of Constantinople and surrounding buildings.  Love Turkiye  | Love Turkiye | Facebook