Yerebatan .. Let's go see Medusa in the ancient water tunnel.

One of the most important tourist attractions that anyone visiting Istanbul, Turkey, should not miss is the ancient Basilica Cistern, or Yerebatan, built as a giant water storage tunnel under the city, demonstrating the capabilities of ancient people since the Byzantine era. The underground tunnel can store over 100,000 tons of water, with 336 long marble columns, as expected from a cathedral. For those who love watching movies and reading books, this is also the final scene of Inferno (a sequel to Davinci’s Code and Angels & Demons) where Robert Langdon had to risk his life at the end of the third part. Inside Yerebatan, there are many interesting points such as the two ‘Medusa heads’ used as bases for two columns at the inner corners. It is believed that she was created to protect this dry place due to her ability to turn anyone she stared at into stone, and the Column of Tears, a stone column carved into the shape of a teardrop representing the tears of hundreds of slave workers who died during construction. Currently, this place has been developed into a semi-museum with beautiful pieces scattered at various points inside. Make a path for us to walk around and see conveniently. There are 4 different color tones of lights to create a magical atmosphere that is worthy of its antiquity. There are two prices for admission here. The latest updated price during the day when I went was 900 and at night it was 1400 (the exchange rate is the same as the Thai baht at the moment). ⏰Time: Daytime: 09.00 – 18.30 hrs. Nighttime: 19.30 – 23.50 hrs. #Istanbul #TravelEurope #BasilicaCistern #Yerebatan #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck