Turkish authorities shut down historical structure illegally turned into a luxury spa


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This 1,500-year-old cistern in Istanbul was illegally converted into a luxury spa; it has since been sealed off by Turkish authorities. — Fatih Municipality Press Office/AFP

Turkish authorities have sealed off a luxury spa run by a five-star Istanbul hotel that was set up by illegally modifying a 1,500-year-old cistern, officials said recently.

The Navitas Spa Sarnic is operated by the Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul hotel, which is part of Hilton’s luxury Curio Collection that currently offers top-price suites.

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