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After we settled down in the hostel, Thierry brought us to Yerebatan
Sarayi (Basilica Cistern) This underground water cistern supply water
considerably for the royal palace. It was quite cooling even if it’s a
hot day on the ground.
Ticket of Yerebatan
Sarayi (Basilica Cistern)
Yellow light reflects on the grand 336 columns supporting the ceiling.
Walking on the wet walkways above the remaining few feet of water in
caution, we finally reached the giant Medusa head base at the far
left-hand corner.
Close to the exit is a small stage for classical concert to take place.
The next concert would be on the same day we were flying back. What a
pity! I could only imagine how lovely it’d be to catch a concert in such
a mysterious place with the sound of dripping water.
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Following Thierry, we reached the grand bazaar. ‘You will exclaim it
when you reach the top.’
We couldn’t wait to climb the stairs located at
one of the alleys in the bazaar. View from the top is indeed a
spectacular look of Istanbul city.
Thierry highly recommended us not to have missed Kariye museum after he
learnt that we’d been to Aya Sofya museum.
Since it’s not within a walking distance, we took a cab to this museum.
Kariye museum has indeed more well-preserved Byzantine mosaics in the
world. Thierry became our guide explaining the Christianity stories over
the mosaic & fresco masterpieces.
Because of Thierry, we get to know deeply about Turkey from Cappadocia
to Istanbul. We really appreciated his company & guidance.
One of the masterpieces in Kariye museum
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