istanbul - C2C

Yerebatan Cistern
supplied most of the city’s water, had all been
gathered here at the city centre. The Hippodrome
was the site of many riots as well as chariot races
in Byzantine Period. During the Ottoman times
the square where the Hippodrome used to stand
became the site for the circumcision ceremonies
of the Sultan’s sons. These ceremonies lasted
for forty days and forty nights, during which
jugglers and magicians performed their tricks.
This was also where the principal religious and
state buildings, including Topkapı Palace, were
constructed.
Sultanahmet Square
istanbul
17