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Since many VTes are asking me about the weather there.Let me tell you something;
4Winter and Autumn anything for winter: boots,gloves,hat,shawl,sweaters,umbrella,raincoat,coat, etc in winter,Istanbul is cold and snowy most of times.Usually,the weather starts getting bad within end of november till middle of march. Autumn is warm and rainy or warm and sunny ( you never know) 4Summer and Spring Anything for summer included ;sandals,umbrella,raincoat,a few sweaters (can be rainy sometimes) Istanbul is humid and hot in Summer and rainy and sunny in Spring (most of times is sunny and fresh there) Suggested time to go is spring (april,may) and autumn (september,november)
you dont need to bring anything you can anything there.Pharmacies are open bwtn 9a.m. -7.30 pm. Besides these times ,you can find "Nobetci Ezcane" which open after 7.30 pm till the morning.To find those Pharmacies on guard just check the the windows of the closed pharmacies. You will see a list there,which tells you the addresses of closest guard pharmacies around there
you can find anything,you dont need to bring anything.
Camping areas are out of Istanbul either Outdoor Gears. Beacher are in Prince's Island and out of Istanbul which names Kilyos.
ISTANBUL Turizm Polisi (The cop of the tourist) Yerebatan Cad. No:6 - Istanbul / TÜRKiYE Tel : +90 (212) 528 53 69. For the weather http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=istanbul (for the map of Istanbul) http://www.euroave.com/maps/frame1.php?xcity=istanbul if i forgot to add something,please remind me. Since i am not going there as a tourist,i might not be that objective :-)) Leave a Comment
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It is hard to visit Istanbul and come back home without any souvenirs. Be sure to leave some space in your bags for a water pipe or a backgammon game. You could even put a small collapsible bag inside your luggage, leaving it reserved for things purchased at the Grand Bazaar or the Arasta Bazaar.
A lot of people make the mistake of assuming Istanbul is warm the entire year. If you are traveling in the late winter/early spring, bring an umbrella and a warm jacket. I could not believe how cold it was in March, not to mention how much it rained!
Unless you find a supermarket, most shops have a limited supply of toiletry options. Sure, you can find aftershave lotion, but it might not be of the same quality that you are used to in your home country.
Bring plenty of film, as you will likely pay a lot more for it in Istanbul. Plus, the quality might not be the same. If you need a replacement battery or your camera brakes, there is a whole block of camera shops a minute away from Sirkeci train station.
If you are going to Istanbul during the summer, bring sunscreen and a hat. A compass might also come in handy.
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It's good to have a little daypack to wear while walking (you'll want to carry water with you probably). Just for safety, make sure someone can't open it without you knowing from behind, especially if you are in very crowded markets.
Take some kind of anti-diarhea medication. Much better to have it if you need it! Drink lots of water (bottled) if you are there in the summer and are walking a lot, it's easy to get dehydrated. Leave a Comment
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Visa Requirements, Etc ORDINARY PASSPORT HOLDERS OF NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES MAY OBTAIN STICKER TYPE VISAS AT THE TURKISH INTERNATIONAL BORDER GATES TO ENTER INTO TURKEY Type of Passport : Ordinary Passport. Duration of Stay : 3 Months Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil,Canada, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America Type of Passport : Ordinary Passport Duration of Stay : 1 Month Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia, Type of Passport : Ordinary Passport Duration of Stay : 15 Days Georgia Information correct as at December 2001 When arriving at Istanbul Airport do not proceed through the immigration control unless you already have a valid visa. The visa office is to the left of immigration, and they will place a sticker into your passport for the appropriate fee. Visitors from will be charged £10 sterling, and I believe visitors from the USA will be charged $46. When you proceed through Imigration they will endorse your visa sticker. A word of advice. At every stage of your journey within the airports you will need to produce your passpot and aircraft boarding card. Even when you think you won't require them again, believe me, you will!! So put them in one convenient place, either a pocket or your handbag. There is more visa information in my Travelogue for visitors from other countries. Leave a Comment
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Yep, that item is not so common there, so it might be helpful if you carry around your own supply. Otherwise, you might end up in some restaurant/bar/public restroom (especially in non-tourist areas) without it. Leave a Comment
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