Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eating Out See 'Eating Out',
p. 45.
Electricity Electricity in Turkey
runs on 220 volts AC all over
the country, with plugs being
the two-round-pin variety. If you
are travelling from the UK and
some other destinations such as
Ireland you will find it necessary
to purchase an adaptor.
Embassies and High
Commissions There are
embassies and High Commissions
for most countries in the major
towns and cities of Turkey. The
British Government ( www.british
embassy.org.tr ), for instance, has
representative offices in Ankara,
Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Bodrum,
Bursa and Marmaris. Always
check with the embassy in your
country of departure about their
contact details in Turkey before
you travel. Embassies in Ankara -
United States Atatürk Bulv. 110,
Kavaklidere ( b +90 312 455 55 55 );
Canada , Cinnah Cad. 58,
Çankaya ( b +90 312 409 27 00 );
United Kingdom , Sehit Ersan
Cad. 46/A, Çankaya ( b +90 312 455
33 44 ); Australia , Ugur Mumcu
Caddesi 88/7, Gaziosmanpasa
( b +90 312 459 95 00 ); New
Zealand , Iran Cad. 13/4,
Kavaklidere ( b +90 312 467 90 54 ).
Consulates in Istanbul - United
States , Istinye Mahallesi,
Kaplicalar Mevkii 2 ( b +90 212
335 90 00 ); Canada , Istiklal
Caddesi 373/5 ( b +90 212 251
98 38 ); United Kingdom ,
34 Mesrutiyet Cad, Tepebasi
( b +90 212 33 65 00 ); Australia ,
AskerocagI Caddesi 15, Sisli
( b +90 212 243 13 33 ).
Emergencies If you experience
an emergency while in your hotel
the best thing to do is contact
the reception desk immediately.
Hotel staff are generally trained
to deal with such problems.
Emergency b 112
Police b 155
Traffic police b 154
Fire service b 110
Local municipality police b 153
International operator b 118
Etiquette Turkey is a country
that regards its mosques as
important places of worship. It is
tolerant of visitors, however, and
you will generally have no prob-
lem with visiting any mosque,
although it is best to avoid visit-
ing during prayer times if possi-
ble. These occur five times a day
and last for around half an hour.
You will be advised at the
entrance if the mosque is closed
for prayer. On entering a
mosque, you will be required to
remove your shoes and cover
your arms and shoulders, and in
some cases your legs if wearing a
short skirt or shorts. Many
mosques provide an overall for
you to wear. Children are wel-
comed, but try to keep them as
quiet as possible so they do not
disturb those at private prayer.
You should always show
respect to Atatürk, the flag of
Turkey and to its currency. The
latter, for example, should not be
defaced. You should also respect
the wish of Turkish women to
wear veils or to cover their heads.
It is not compulsory, but a per-
sonal choice, although it is
accepted that visitors will not
necessarily choose to do the same.
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