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THEODOSIUS CISTERN OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

Posted by   |   May 30th, 2018   |   Categories: News

After a restoration of over 8 years the Theodosius Cistern, or Sarifye Sarnic, has finally opened to public viewing.

Built between 428-443 the Cistern is 100 years older than the Hagia Sophia and survived through three empires, the Roman,  Byzantine and Ottoman.

Left lost and forgotten under the heart of the Old City the cistern is the second oldest in Istanbul.   The restoration is nothing short of stunning, and is currently hosting an amazing sculpture and art exhibition by Istanbul artist, Ahmet Nejat called  Hic Hali, (State of Nothingness)

It is a must to see during your wanderings in the old city.

 

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