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Cistern of Theodosius
Originally built to store fresh water, the underground Cistern of Theodosius is an architectural masterpiece with towering columns, intricate carvings, and dramatic lighting that enhances your visit.
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- Bypass long queues and step into a space that once stored 45,000 tons of water beneath ancient Constantinople.
- Follow the audio guide as it traces the cistern’s link to the mighty Valens Aqueduct and its role in urban planning.
- Look up to see how each groin vault was perfectly aligned to distribute weight across the stone ceiling and pillars.
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- Bypass long queues and step into a space that once stored 45,000 tons of water beneath ancient Constantinople.
- Follow the audio guide as it traces the cistern’s link to the mighty Valens Aqueduct and its role in urban planning.
- Look up to see how each groin vault was perfectly aligned to distribute weight across the stone ceiling and pillars.
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