Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Electricity
Emergency
Ambulance
(
112)
Fire
(
110)
Police
(
155)
Tourist Police
(
212-527 4503; Yerebatan Caddesi 6)
Money
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The currency is the Türk Lirası (Turkish Lira; ).
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ATMS are widely available.
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Most hotels, car-rental agencies, shops, pharmacies, entertainment venues and restaur-
ants accept Visa and MasterCard; Amex isn't as widely accepted and Diners is often not
accepted. Inexpensive eateries usually accept cash only.