Information about Istanbul
Aylin Erman / January 13, 2012
The Expat's Bible
One of Istanbul’s strengths is in its residents. And I’m not just talking about the ones who hail a Turkish citizenship – Istanbul is home to a broad network of expatriates that have definitively carved their niche in the city. Read More »
Talya Arditi / October 07, 2011
Getting To and From the Airport
ISTANBUL ATATÜRK AIRPORT
The city’s major international airport is Istanbul Atatürk Havalimanı (Atatürk Airport), which is located in Yeşilköy (approximately 20 km/12 miles from Taksim Square) on the European side of Read More »
Talya Arditi / October 07, 2011
Practical Info
Weather
Istanbul has a temperate climate with cold and dry winters and hot and humid summers. Between December and March, Istanbul is cold, rainy, windy, and mostly grey with temperatures averaging 4°C (39°F). Snow showers are Read More »
Talya Arditi / August 18, 2011
Health and Safety
Drinking Water
Tap water is not used as drinking water; we recommend that you drink bottled water.
Emergencies & Health Services
Istanbul has some world-class hospitals and medical facilities, as well as many excellent Read More »
Talya Arditi / March 16, 2011
Getting Around the City
Istanbul on Foot
Istanbul is quite big and, more often than not, you will need some sort of vehicle to get around the city. Some semi-pedestrian areas, such as Istiklal Caddesi, offer pleasant walking routes especially when they are not as crowded Read More »
Talya Arditi / March 14, 2011
Money
Currency
The currency of Turkey is the Turkish Lira (TL). Coins are 5, 10, 25, 50 kuruş (equivalent of cents or pennies) and 1 TL. Bank notes are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 TL.
Foreign Currency Exchange
Foreign exchange offices are Read More »
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