BASILICA CISTERN / YEREBATAN SARNICI

A unique, fascinating and mystical setting! Yes, I mean cistern! I cannot wait, let’s start!

Basilica Cistern was used as a water reservoir during the Byzantine period, for the large the emperors reside, and for other residents in the region. It is the largest cistern in İstanbul, and also East Roman traces can be seen in its architecture. The real name is Basilica Cistern. However, because of the appearance of the columns, “Yerebatan” has taken the name among the people.

HAGIA SOPHIA MUSEUM / AYASOFYA MÜZESİ

In this article, we will share a famous museum in İstanbul which is Hagia Sophia! Hagia Sophia was the largest church in the Eastern Roman Empire in Istanbul and was built three times in the same place. It was first named Megale Ekklesia (Great Church) and since the 5th century, it was defined as Hagia Sophia (Sacred Wisdom). Hagia Sophia has served as the cathedral which is the largest church of the capital crowned by monarchs throughout the Eastern Roman Empire.