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The legal tender in Turkey to November, 2002 is the Turkish Lira (LT). In November, 2002 his(her,your) value brought near with regard to the Euro was 60 cents of Euro = 1 LT. To consult lascotizaciones a yesterday it suits to connect to the web page of the Turkish government http://www.tcmb.gov.tr/kurlar/today

It is necessary to bear in mind that in January, 2005 the Turkish government decided to change the price(quote) of the Turkish lira, dividing by a million all the prices. As what nowadays a Turkish lira will have a value of approximately 60 cents of Euro.

In the majority of the business premises of Istanbul no problem exists to pay in Euros. It is necessary to bear in mind that the Turkish lira is a soft currency and that the Turks prefer having savings in Euros or dollars. Nevertheless, in the public transport, specially in the taxis, it is more suitable to pay in Turkish liras, because if we will not risk to that they us realize any improper change. Of all forms, in general it(he,she) proves másrecomendable to change money for the expenses and purchases and to buy in local currency since the places where they accept us to buy in Euros, are in the habit of doing unosredondeos of the very disadvantageous change of currency for the buyer.

Vaccination and sanitary coverage 
To travel to Turkey is not necessary any type of vaccination. 
It is important to contract a good assurance of trip before dividing, to avoid disagreeable contingencies.

Information for disabled persons 
As general norm, Istanbul is a city complicated for the persons who need a wheelchair for his(her,your) mobility. The evil been of the sidewalks, the paved abundant one and the general absence of reduce it(he,she) impedes to move in wheelchair. In addition in muchasmezquitas the access to the wheelchair is not allowed. Of all forms the good will of the inhabitants of Istanbul they will solve many of these disadvantages.

Ideal situation of the hotels 

It is necessary to bear in mind that good part of the monumental zone of Istanbul is distributed between(among) Sultanahmet, Top of the Seraglio and zone of the great Bazaar. Because of it the situation of the hotels turns out to be important for the tourist.

In Istanbul it seems to be more preferable to contract a hotel of 3 ***, since the majority of the hotels of 4 *** are in Taksim's neighborhood, the most modern part of the city, but far from the monumental zone.

Taksim Gonen Hotel From € 90

Customs

The following goods will be able to be imported to Turkey without need of he(she) was paying duties: 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco and 200 papers(roles) for cigarettes or 50 grams of tobacco to chew or 200 grams of tobacco for pipe(pip) or 200 grams of tobacco to inhale * (to see note below(down)); 5 bottles (of 1 liter) or 7 bottles (of 700 ml) of wines and / or liquors; a reasonable quantity of coffee(café) and tea; 5 bottles (of up to(even) 120 ml each one) of perfume; gifts with value of up to 255.65 Euros or his(her,your) equivalent one in other coins; electronic articles with value of up to 255.65 Euros or equivalent. 

Electricity

220V 50Hz
Lo estándar son las tomas europeas con dos entradas de metal circulares. No es raro que existan variaciones en la intensidad de la energía, por lo que si vas a usar tu computadora portátil es buena idea traer un regulador de energía.

Passport 

is needed of a passport by validity of at least six months of the date estimated of exit of Turkey. Also you will have to demonstrate that you have a ticket on returning to house or sufficient funds for he(she) compares one 

Visa 

The citizens of the following countries do not need visa to visit Turkey if his(her,your) visit is a minor of three months: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.
The citizens of Australia, Austria, Canada, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom and The United States yes need visa, which they will be able to obtain in the airport after his(her,your) arrival for a changeable cost depending on his(her,your) nationality. This tourist's visa allows them to remain in the country for up to three months 

Precautions

If you are going to travel only, have care of the persons that they are in pair(couple) or in trioes and seem to be amicable and invite a drink or something of eating. It is common that they steal and drug his(her,your) victims

The men are in the habit of assuming that any woman who walks alone can be persecuted. Though in general this not wished attention does not have consequences. If you dress with modesty, the majority of the men will treat you with amiability. It is useful to use a ring of wedding, as well as to use dark glasses and to avoid visual contact. Some men might confuse a simple smile as an invitation to flirt

When they rise to a taxi, the women will never have to sit down in the front seat. If they travel in bus, they will not have to sit down together with a man. Seats are in the habit of being assigned to the women in the front part of the bus.

 Romantic dinner in the Golden Horn Hotel Sultanahmet

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Country Turkey
Province Istanbul 
Districts 25 
Founded 667 BC as Byzantium 
Roman rule AD 330 Constantinople 
Ottoman rule 1453 as Istanbul 
Area 
- City 1,538.77 km² (594.1 sq mi) 
Elevation 100 m (328 ft) 
Population 
- City 11,008,790 
- Density 6,521/km² (16,889.3/sq mi) 
Postal code 34010 to 34850 and
80000 to 81800 
Area code(s) (+90) 212 (European side)
(+90) 216 (Asian side) 
Licence plate 34 

Taksim Gonen Hotel From € 90

Hotel Sapphire From € 55

The Green Park Hotel Taksim From € 80

Golden Horn Hotel Sultanahmet From € 58

Best Western The President Hotel From € 65

Sirkeci Konak From € 90

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