Love in Istanbul

#valentinescape #istanbul #turkey #basilicacistern Go inside the Basilica Cistern It is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. These were the water deposits for Constantinople. In this cathedral like cistern you will also find multiple modern art decorations but also some peculiar Medusa heads. The heads were placed due to the belief of the Medusa’s power of purifying the water. Others say the heads are there purely for visitors. Inside it’s pretty humid and warm so do account for this. We also suggest you go first thing in the morning, again to avoid the crowds.