Meeting the water needs of the city dwellers has always been a major problem for large cities. Istanbul has also been a city where various and creative ways have been tried to bring water to the city throughout its history. Aqueducts were built, repaired or extended during the centuries when the city was under Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rule. Of course, rainwater did not go to waste. For this purpose, cisterns were built underground. 

We recommend that you take a look at the booklet where we tell the story of Istanbul's adventure with water.