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Can you believe the house is full of water?! Escape room is looking for Medusa

Underground Water Palace The Underground Water Palace in Istanbul is one of the most famous ancient buildings in Istanbul, Turkey, built in the 6th century AD. It was a reservoir during the Byzantine Empire, used to store and supply the city's water source. The underground water palace is supported by marble columns, with a beautifully decorated arch ceiling on top. Inside the palace, there are 336 marble support columns, the most representative of which are two Medusa head statue bases, and a tear column decorated with a row of teardrop-shaped reliefs on the surface. The water palace can store up to 100,000 tons of water, enough to supply the city's drinking water needs for a month. Until the mid-sixteenth century, the Dutch discovered this abandoned water palace and made it known again. The Underground Water Palace in Istanbul has been chosen as a filming location for many films, such as '007 in Istanbul' and 'Agent City'. In addition, the film 'The Da Vinci Code' also made this mysterious place a puzzle in people's hearts. The water palace is also famous for imprisoning the evil Gorgon Medusa in Greek mythology, who can turn mortals into stone statues. Underneath the two huge columns on one side of the water palace is the image of the witch's head, adding a mysterious color to this place. ⏳Play time: ①The entrance and exit are separate, you can ask the staff about the ticket price before entering: 300 lira ②Tour time: about 30 minutes 🍲Dish recommendation: ①Kebab ②Alaca Cake: This is a traditional Turkish dessert made from almond flour, sugar, and honey. Alaca cake is round, covered with almond crumbs and icing sugar, and has a crispy and sweet taste. ③Pide ④Turkish dumplings (Manti): This is a small and exquisite Turkish dumpling, usually made from lamb, onions, and spices. The dumplings are coated with yogurt and garlic paste, and the taste is fresh and refreshing. ⑤Turkish grilled meat wrap (Lahmacun): A Turkish food similar to pizza, made from meat sauce and wheat bread. The grilled meat wrap is round or oval, crispy, and served with fresh lettuce and lemon juice, which is very delicious. The Underground Water Palace in Istanbul is a unique historical building that combines ancient architectural skills and mysterious legends. Whether you are a history lover, architecture enthusiast, or traveler, you can find your own surprises and touches in the underground water palace!
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Posted: Jan 11, 2024
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