Medusa Head in Basilica Cistern

Istanbul Trails — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 09:13:44 +0000

If you walk to the end of the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan), then you’ll see two sculptures of the Head of Medusa casually used as column bases.

Basilica Cistern in Istanbul

Istanbul Trails — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 09:09:37 +0000

The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan) an old water reservoir and consists of a forest of marble columns. It’s a cool yet romantic spot in Sultanahmet that you should include in your tour, not in the least because it doesn’t take too long to visit.

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Medusa Head in Basilica Cistern

Basilica Cistern in Istanbul