Medusa Head in the Basilica Cistern

Medusa Head in the Basilica Cistern Istanbul

Fri, 06/03/2011 - 20:24

If you want a look into the Roman underground of Istanbul, the place to go is the Basilica Cistern or Yerebatan Sarnıcı which is in Sultanahmet, very close to the Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque.

The most unusual part of the structure are two columns that are supported by stone medusa heads - one upside-down (main blog photo for today) and the other on its side. Click through to the full blog for a few more photos of this structure which is over 1500 years old!

Daily Travel PhotoMedusa Head in the Basilica Cistern Canon 5D mk2 + 17-40mm f4 L lens - 30 second exposures!

Basilica Cistern Istanbul
Medusa Head in the Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern Istanbul
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I like the last image of the

Submitted by Melli (not verified) on Sat, 06/04/2011 - 04:24.

I like the last image of the Basilica Cistern. It has a rather mystic feel. For increasing this mysticism I'd probably tone it blue (but for stock purposes this is not that advisable).

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You never know with stock -

Submitted by Holgs on Sun, 06/05/2011 - 21:11.

You never know with stock - sometimes interesting toning works well - maybe I should try it and see!

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