Basilica Cistern

@flapiz (22417)
United Kingdom
March 15, 2023 2:01pm CST
During our last day in Istanbul, Turkey, Andrea and I managed to queue and see the Basilica Cistern. It used to be a water storage for Turkish and Roman people back in the days, but now have been converted into an art museum. It was absolutely stunning on the inside. I am happy that ancient things like these were preserved for us to marvel in and enjoy the beautiful architecture of the past.The Romans did really well in bringing good architecture to the world.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118529)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Mar 23
Not only were the Romans adept at bringing great architecture to the world, but they showed us that things could be built to last for centuries. I'm glad they built things right back then, and not quickly and cheaply as things are built nowadays. The Basilica Cistern looks amazing, and I would love to visit and explore the location. I love history, and I love art. When the two are combined, I am in heaven!
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22417)
• United Kingdom
16 Mar 23
@moffittjc Yeah I never heard of Roman structures in the US so I've always sort of wondered.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22417)
• United Kingdom
15 Mar 23
That means you need to pack your bags and travel Europe. Have you got a lot of Roman structures in the states?
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118529)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Mar 23
@flapiz I'm pretty sure the Romans never made it across the Atlantic Ocean, at least as far as I know. In most of the eastern US, the structures are of English design, since the founding and growth of our country was heavily influenced by the British. But Florida, which through most of its history was owned by Spain, has more Spanish-inspired architecture.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326098)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Mar 23
The Romans did some incredible stuff. I think you've been to the baths in Bath, haven't you? They are amazing too.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22417)
• United Kingdom
16 Mar 23
I have been in the Roman Baths yes and it is amazing. The whole of Bath actually is very Roman.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22417)
• United Kingdom
16 Mar 23
@JudyEv I have never heard of that. But I have heard of the founder of Bath which was king Bladdud.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458867)
• Switzerland
17 Mar 23
@flapiz @JudyEv Constantine The Great, the first Christian Roman Emperor. He was proclaimed in York. Lucky both of you that you were not so much annoyed by the Roman history.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (170326)
• United States
15 Mar 23
It is great you got to see something so opulent.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22417)
• United Kingdom
15 Mar 23
I love that word Snowy. Adding to my dictionary
Anna
@LadyDuck (458867)
• Switzerland
16 Mar 23
What the Romans did in the past is incredible... if they could be as good as they were in our days.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22417)
• United Kingdom
16 Mar 23
Yeah they've really set the bar high. Those were your great great grandfathers
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458867)
• Switzerland
17 Mar 23
@flapiz I wonder if they were my great great grandfathers, I think my ancestors were Celts, from the north.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22417)
• United Kingdom
17 Mar 23
@LadyDuck Hahaha. I when Andre visited The Roman Baths we make a joke saying it is his ancestors. Surely maybe even 1% of the DNA.
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
15 Mar 23
Romans had a lot of influence in architecture. I think that is awesome place
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22417)
• United Kingdom
15 Mar 23
Yes their churches are amazing too. I hope I can visit Rome soon.
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
15 Mar 23
@flapiz Maybe soon
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Oleksandr Kornienko
@Gotrix (202)
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15 Mar 23
It seems that you were impressed by your visit to the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul. It's really great that ancient architectural structures can be preserved and enjoyed by us in our time.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22417)
• United Kingdom
15 Mar 23
I was definitely impressed. You know it is good if it lasts for a long time. Not like the modern buildings of today which does not last as long. Have you been?
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Oleksandr Kornienko
@Gotrix (202)
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15 Mar 23
@flapiz No, I haven't been there, but if the opportunity arises, I will definitely go and see it.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22417)
• United Kingdom
15 Mar 23
@Gotrix I hope that opportunity happens for you. It is amazing!
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