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Istanbul – The minaret of Turkish culture
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is the city that will be in your top ranking for favorite places. Here you will feel every nuance of oriental culture. You will enjoy the majestic Grand Bazaar, the church of “St. Sofia”, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Beylerbeyi and Dolmabahce.
Odrin – A journey from antiquity to today
Odrin, Turkey
Odrin is a living story. The town possesses historical features of antiquity, which it holds at the cost of it`s history to this day. Among the symbols are Selim mosque, Eski mosque, Ali Pasha Bazaar, the Great Synagogue and the complex of Sultan Bajazit II.
Izmir-The sanctuary of Turkey
Izmir, İzmir, Turkey
Apart from the impressive views of the Aegean Sea, the city has historical values that you will want to get to know. The hot tourist spots in the city are the colossal clock tower in front of the Konaka, the ruins of the Kingdom of Pergamon and the sanctuary of the goddess Athena.
Bursa – The "green" city
Bursa, Turkey
City that makes you inhale deeply and enjoy life slowly and qualitatively. In Bursa the amount of parks and gardens is impressive, as combined with the majestic museums, mineral baths, waterfalls and other natural treasures, the city is tremendously becoming one of the most visited tourist destinations.
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Location
Turkey is located on two continents-Europe and Asia. The vast majority, equivalent to 97%, is located in Asia, and the smaller one, about 3%, is located in Europe. About 20% of the state's population lives in the European area. It is bordered with Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Iraq and Syria in Asia, and in Europe with Bulgaria and Greece.
Transportation
The most popular transport in Turkey are the buses. If you want to rent a car, you should know that the Turkish drivers are driving quite fast and you need to adapt to their way of driving. Transport by train is not so developed, but it is gaining popularity.
Languages Spoken
The official spoken language is Turkish. Among younger people you can also find those who understand English, especially in the resort towns. The further east you go, the more least chance you have to find a person speaking English.
Currency
The official currency is the Turkish lira. Turkey is one of the few countries where even if you don't have their currency, you can pay in euro or in dollars, but at a slightly worse rate, respectively.
Visas
For citizens of most European countries, Turkey requires only a valid passport, as well as for the USA, Canada and Australia. The stay for these citizens allowed without a visa is for a period of 60-90 days. Before travelling, check whether a visa is required for the country you are coming from, and if you need one, you can apply online for it.
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If you wish, you can make routine vaccines for travelling abroad, which are also for all other countries. Check before you travel to Turkey, whether there are vaccines required at the time of entry into the country.
Vaccinations
The tension in Turkey standard-220v, same as throughout Europe (220v-240v), Australia and most of the African and Asian countries. The contacts are F-type corresponding to C and E.
Emergency Calls
The emergency telephone numbers are- 112 for medical assistance, 110 for fire, 155 for the police.
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FAQs about Turkey
How to get a visa to Turkey?
To be admitted to the country, your passport must be valid for no less than 6 months. For a visa, you can already apply online and you can receive the confirmation email within 48 hours.
When are the big holidays in Turkey?
Avoid visiting Turkey during the two major religious festivals, because the movement is very busy and some of the tourist sites are closed. "Seker Spor Bajrâm" has a duration of 3 days, and each year is on different dates, and "Eid Bajrâm" lasts 4 days.
What tip should I leave in Turkey?
It is considered normal to leave a few coins for the maid of your bedroom in the hotel as a tip. Taxi drivers will expect to simply round the amount, and for the restaurants with good service the tip varies between 10-15% of the value of the bill.
Using credit and debit cards in Turkey?
The payment with credit and debit cards is widespread. MasterCard and Visa are accepted at almost all locations. With American Express you can only pay in more expensive restaurants and hotels.
Smoking in public places?
Smoking in Turkey is strictly forbidden in all public places since 2008. If the provisions are not complied with, fines of 70 Turkish liras are imposed.