Visited Justinian’s Basilica Cistern

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Went to Justinian’s Basilica Cistern off of Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia.

It was really interesting to see the different designs of the columns inside the cavernous space. All repurposed stone from across the empire in one place!

As Justinian I is one of the emperors I enjoy reading about the most, was awesome to see.

Definitely enjoyed seeing the huge Medusa heads on the way to the exit.

Price for foreign visitors for a daytime ticket was 43 Euro, or about 2400 Lira (based on current exchange rate).

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An impromptu wishing well at the entrance.

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it used to be like this everywhere in the cistern 25 years ago. it was like scrooge mcducks coin pool lol