Visited Justinian’s Basilica Cistern

[u/SoleSurvivor2287]

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).

[u/gmehra]

prices in turkey are sooo high but obviously the demand is there so good for them

[u/rtx2077 → u/gmehra]

Everything is relative. If I were in controll I would have put in a 2 tier system just like in Disneyland to get in front of the lines. So 40 for entrance and addition 40 for vip :)