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I have to say that i'm as impressed as every other visitor to this 1,500 year old cistern.
It was built to provide water to the world's largest city while it was under siege from the Greeks and several other invading armies. It served its purpose and saved the city residents on several occasions.
There is still amazingly clear and fresh water in it, albeit only a few inches deep, with large and lazy fish.
The amazing thing about this is that when it was full (I've forgotten how many zillion cubic metres of fresh water), the water never seeped out. Even now, 1.500 years later, it's still water tight (to a few feet anyway).
This is well worth a visit.
Built by the Romans, i tried and failed at comparing it with the Roman baths in Bath, England.
If you take a half day City Sights Tour which will cost you EU30 per head, this, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and several other more important historical sights are included.
The cistern is a few minutes walk from the Blue Mosque. Leave a Comment Directions: A few minutes from the Blue Mosque
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