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CONTENTS I. COUNTRY PROFILE • WELCOME TO TURKEY................................................................................... 5 • TURKEY FACTBOX............................................................................................ 6 • MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATÜRK............................................................................ 8 • GOVERNMENT.................................................................................................10 • THE LEGAL SYSTEM........................................................................................17 • THE ARMED FORCES.......................................................................................18

II. BUSINESS BACKGROUND •OVERVIEW OF RECENT MAJOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS AND OUTLOOK FOR 2013................................................20

III. BUSINESS BRIEF • BUSINESS HINTS.............................................................................................28 • LEGAL ASPECTS...............................................................................................31 • MONEY MATTERS...........................................................................................33 • PUBLICITY........................................................................................................34 • COMMUNICATIONS.......................................................................................35

IV. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION • SOCIAL ETIQUETTE........................................................................................38 • MISCELLANEOUS.............................................................................................40 • FOLKLORE.........................................................................................................41 • HEALTH NOTES...............................................................................................43 • LANGUAGE GUIDE..........................................................................................50

V. TRAVEL – DISCOVER TURKEY • AROUND TURKEY...........................................................................................53 • TRAVEL GUIDE ...............................................................................................65 • CAPPADOCIA...................................................................................................78

VI. ANKARA • MAP OF ANKARA....................................................................................... 82-83 • ANKARA ORIENTATION..................................................................................84 • AROUND ANKARA.........................................................................................100 • ANKARA HOTELS ..........................................................................................102

VII. OFF-DUTY ANKARA • THINGS TO DO.............................................................................................106 • MUSEUMS.......................................................................................................109 • MONUMENTS & PLACES..............................................................................112 • TOURS AND SHORT TRIPS..........................................................................114 • SHOPPING IDEAS...........................................................................................116 • RESTAURANTS ..............................................................................................126

VIII. USEFUL ADDRESSES & USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS ......141

TURKEY

I. COUNTRY PROFILE

WELCOME TO TURKEY In ancient times it was known as Asia Minor, the enormous landmass protruding from the depths of Asia into the Eastern Mediterranean, bordered by the Black Sea to the North, the Aegean to the West, the Mediterranean to the South and then veering eastwards into the deserts of Arabia. This incredibly rich land of harsh mountain ranges, high plateaus and verdant river valleys has since the dawn of time been a bridge between East and West. Turkey and its people have played a major role in the making of civilization. A succession of mighty kingdoms, ranging from the Hittites to the Byzantines and from the Romans to the Ottoman Turks, left their mark on what is one of the most historically diverse nations in the world. Modern Turkey was built on the ruins of the Ottomans, whose 700 year old empire officially collapsed on October 30, 1918 after they were defeated by the Allies at the end of World War I. Over the past 80 years Turkey has steadily moved from an economically backward and politically repressive backwater into a regional powerhouse, whose free market economy and solidly secular, multi-party democracy serve as a model for its neighbours in former Soviet Central Asia and its erstwhile protectorates in the Middle East. In order to understand Turkey and appreciate the business and political background of today, it is essential to know Mustafa Kemal Atat端rk, one of the greatest leaders in modern times, who catapulted Turkey into the 20th century. 5

TURKEY FACTBOX Official Name : Republic of Turkey Official Language : Turkish Administrative Capital : Ankara Commercial Capital : İstanbul Religion : Majority Islam. Jewish, Armenian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Syrian Orthodox, Christian Minorities. Currency : Turkish Lira (TL- ) Flag : White Crescent and Star Set Against Red Background Population : 76,667.864 (dec. 2013) Population Growth Rate: 1,37 (dec. 2013) Turkey’s Average Age : 30,4 Age Composition : 0-14 Years : 24,6%, 15-64 Years: 67,7 %, Over 65 Years: 7,7 % Ethnic Groups : Majority Turkish. Kurdish, Armenian, Jewish, Arab and Other groups. Government Type : Parliamentary Democracy. Area : 780,580 SQ km. Land Boundaries : 2,648 km. Border Countries : Armenia 268km., Azerbaijan 9km, Bulgaria 240km., Georgia 252 km., Greece 206 km., Iran 499km., Iraq 352 km., Syria 822 km. Coastline : 7,200 km. Climate : Temperate; Hot, Dry Summers, With Mild, Wet Winters, Harsher in interior Lowest Elevation : Mediterranean Sea 0 metres Highest Elevation : Mount Ararat 5,166 metres Natural Resources : Coal, Iron Ore, Copper, Chromium, Antimoy, Mercury, Gold, Barite, Borate, Marble, Clay, Limestone. Arable Land : 30.93 % 6

TURKEY’S LITTLE KNOWN FACTS Turkey is the only secular Muslim Country among all the Muslim Countries in the world. The seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation are all found in Turkey; Ephesus, Smryna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. St. Nicholas or Santa Claus was born and lived as bishop of Myra in Demre on Turkey’s Mediterannean coast. The famous Trojan Wars took place in Western Turkey, around the site where the Trojan horse rests today. Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. Istanbul was chosen by the European Union as the European Capital of Culture in 2010. Turkey is noted for having one of the three most famous and distinctive traditional cuisines in the world. Julius Caesar proclaimed his celebrated words, “Veni, Vidi, Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered)” in Turkey when he defeated the Pontus, a formidable kingdom in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Eastern Turkey is home to one of the most unique cat breeds in the world, the Van cat, which has one green and one blue eye and is white as snow. The tulip was brought to the Netherlands from Turkey. The first Church built by man (St. Peter’s ) is in Antioch (Antakya), Turkey. The oldest known human settlement is in Çatalhöyük, Turkey (7th Millenium B.C.) The world best cymbals are manufactured in Turkey. Two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World stood in Turkey; The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Mausoleum of Halicarnasus in Bodrum. The Turks introduced coffee to Europe. Many archaeologists and biblical scholars believe Noah’s Ark landed on Ağrı Dağı (Mountain Ararat) in eastern Turkey. 7

MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATÜRK: FOUNDER OF THE TURKISH REPUBLIC At 9:05 in the morning each November 10 life in Turkey comes to a complete standstill. For one minute the country remembers in silence the moment of death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. Atatürk, the son of a minor customs official, was born in Salonika in 1881 and died at the age of 57 in the Dolmabahçe Palace in İstanbul. Although over half a century has elapsed since his death, Turkey still lives in the long shadow cast by this extraordinary leader, who remains a veritable icon in Turkish society. His statues, portraits and slogans can be seen in every single government office and school and also in private businesses, shops and many homes. And while Turkey has come a long way since his death, the guiding policies which he laid down continue to be followed. A short but commanding figure with piercing blue eyes, Mustafa Kemal received a military education and distinguished himself during World War I as the Turkish Commander, who with a handful of men defeated the British at the legendary battle of Gallipoli. When the Allied powers occupied and partitioned Turkey after World War I, Mustafa Kemal mobilised the Turks in Anatolia into a cohesive resistance force. He and his followers refused to accept the partitioning of their country and finally drove the opposing forces out of Anatolia. 8

The Treaty of Lausanne was signed with the Allies on July 24, 1923, giving Mustafa Kemal’s government sovereignty over Turkey’s present borders. At this point, Turkey became internationally recognised as a state. Mustafa Kemal did not return to İstanbul but continued to direct his government from Ankara. On October 29, Turkey was declared a Republic and Mustafa Kemal was named its first President. His comrade in arms, General İsmet İnönü, became the first Prime Minister. Mustafa Kemal introduced an extraordinary number of reforms in a very short time that completely revolutionised the Turkish way of life. He insisted on Western-style legislation, banned all religious courts and introduced the concept of equality before the law regardless of creed. Education became the responsibility of the State. By 1928 the Turkish script had been changed. The Arabic alphabet was dropped and the Latin one adopted, enabling the language to be written phonetically. Women were given equal status with men and made to cast off their veils; discrimination against them was made illegal, as was polygamy. For the first time, they were allowed to enter all professions and given right to vote. The Muslim calendar was replaced with the Gregorian one which changed the day of rest from Friday to Sunday. In 1934, The Surname Act was adopted requiring a last name to be taken by all Turks. This replaced the adjectives which traditionally accompanied a name. It was at this time that Mustafa Kemal was given the surname Atatürk, meaning “Father of the Turks”. 9

GOVERNMENT Executive power is exercised and carried out by the President and the Council of Ministers in conformity with the Constitution. Under the 1982 Constitution, the President (including incumbent Abdullah G端l) were elected by Parliament for a single seven-year term. Under changes made in 2007, future Presidents will be elected by universal suffrage for a once-renewable fiveyear term. The Prime Minister (who is head of government) is appointed by the President and heads the Council of Ministers (the Cabinet). The President appoints the ministers nominated by the Prime Minister to the Council. All ministers are elected members of the 550-seat Turkish Grand National Assembly, (the Parliament, elected for up to five year terms). It is the sole legislative authority and is located in Ankara. The President traditionally awards the job of forming a government to the leader of the political party that gains the most votes in a General Election which is free, secret and based on direct election. All Turkish citizens have the right to vote at age 18. The National Security Council reports to the President and is composed of the Prime Minister, key ministers and the Armed Forces chiefs. They meet regularly to discuss matters of security, foreign and domestic policy. The seven geographic regions of the country (Marmara, Black Sea, Eastern Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia, Mediterranean, Aegean and Central Anatolia) are divided into a total of 81 provinces each administered by a governor. 10

COMPOSITION OF THE PARLIAMENT (As of January 2014) The Justice and Development Party (AKP) 319 seats (Conservative) The Republican People’s Party (CHP) 134 seats (Social Democrat) The Nationalist Action Party (MHP) 52 seats (Nationalist) The Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) 26 seats (Pro-Kurdish) The People’s Democracy Party (HDP) 4 seats (Pro-Kurdish) Independents 13 seats Total 548 seats *Gender Disribution Women 14,38% (79 Seats)-Men 85,63% (469 Seats)

THE MAIN POLITICAL PERSONALITIES Abdullah Gül, President The popularity of Turkey’s affable president extends well beyond the rank and file of the Justice and Development Party, where he served as foreign minister for five years before he was elected in 2007. Born to humble beginnings in the central Anatolian province of Kayseri, the 64 year old politician received his doctorate in economics from İstanbul University. He did graduate work in London, where he perfected his English. He then moved to Saudi Arabia to work at the Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank. It was during those years that he began drifting into politics and he first entered parliament in 1991 on the ticket of Necmettin Erbakan’s now banned Welfare Party. He re-entered parliament for a second time in 1996 and served as state minister in the Welfare-led coalition government that was eased out of power by the military on grounds that it was seeking to introduce Islamic rule. He served as prime minister for 4 months after the November 2002 general election. He served as foreign minister until 2007, when he was elected to replace former President Ahmet Necdet Sezer. Gül has pledged to uphold Turkey’s principles of separating religion and state and promote Turkey’s bid for European Union membership. 11

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prime Minister Mr. Erdoğan is undoubtedly the most influential and popular leader to have emerged in Turkey in recent times. The son of a pious sea captain from the Black Sea region of Rize, Mr. Erdoğan, 60, is internationally acclaimed as an agile, pragmatic, if tough politician committed to leading his country to the European Union. That is quite an achievement for a politician who was long seen by Turkey’s secular elite as a dangerous, Islamist firebrand. Mr. Erdoğan’s interest in religion began in an Islamic clerical training school that he attended in İstanbul. His devotion to Islam was rivaled only by his passion for football that his father unsuccessfully sought to discourage. Before earning a management degree, Mr. Erdoğan had a brief stint as a footballer in a minor league İstanbul team. His early youth was marked by poverty. As a student, Mr. Erdoğan sold lemonade and sesame buns to make ends meet. His political career began under the wings of former Islamist prime minister Necmettin Erbakan. He shot to prominence after being elected İstanbul’s mayor in 1994 on a mandate to improve the living standards of the city’s poor. His record was impressive. He rooted out corruption, modernized the city’s creaking infrastructure and ended decades of water shortages. He broke ranks with Erbakan to found the Justice and Development Party, with a group of like-minded politicians on 14 August 2001. And in 2003 he became the 25th Prime Minister of Turkey.

Cemil Çiçek, Speaker of the Parliament Born in Yozgat in 1946. Graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Law in 1971. After 10 years of legal practicing, he became the Mayor of Yozgat; then was elected as a Deputy for 12

Yozgat (18th Legislative Term) and Deputy for Ankara (20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th Legislative Terms of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey). In addition to his duties in various commissions of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, he was also a Member of the Committee of Reconciliation, the Committee of Constitution, the Turkish Group of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCEPA). He served as the Minister of State and the Minister of Health -for a short time- in the governments formed by Mr. Turgut Özal (1983-1989). He also served as the Minister of State in the governments formed by Mr. Yıldırım Akbulut (1989-1991) and Mr. Mesut Yılmaz (1996). He joined the Justice and Development Party and served as the Minister of Justice in the governments formed by Mr. Abdullah Gül (2002-2003) and Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (20032007). In the General Elections held on 22 June 2007 he was once again elected as a Deputy for Ankara and became a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey for the 23rd term. He served as the Minister of State, Deputy Prime Minister and Government Spokesman in the 60th Government formed by Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (2007-2011).In the election held on 4 July 2011, Mr. Cemil Çiçek was elected as the 25th Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Chairman of the main opposition, (Republican People’s Party - CHP) Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, known for his efforts to uncover malpractices among the politicians and debating with these high-ranking politicians live, has replaced Deniz Baykal as the party chair of the main opposition party Republican People’s Party (Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi) on May 22, 2010. He has been in the parliament since 2002, but his star has risen following 13

the resignation of two deputy chairmen of the ruling AKP, Şaban Dişli and Dengir Mir Mehmet Fırat, following television debates with Kılıçdaroğlu. Prior to his career in politics he worked as a bureaucrat in several government Institutions and ministries and retired from the Social Security Organization in 1999. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was elected to the parliament in 2002 and reelected in 2007. His election as RPP chair in 2010 was viewed positively by many in the country, with the hopes of a fresh air in the main opposition party and as raising the hope among many that the party might finally undertake much needed internal reforms and might be able to increase its prominence in the political scene. Whether these hopes become the reality are yet to be tested in the upcoming 2014 General Elections process.

Devlet Bahçeli, Chairman of the opposition (Nationalist Action Party - MHP) Born in Osmaniye in 1948. Mr. Bahçeli is a quiet, stern politician who prefers to lead Turkey’s nationalist movement away from the media’s eye. Rarely seen on television talk shows, Bahçeli was a member of the infamous “Ülkücü’’ youth movement which led a campaign against communist activists prior to the military coup of 1980. Mr. Bahçeli graduated from the Ankara Economics and Commercial Science Academy in 1971, where he began his academic career. He’s the chairman of the MHP since 1997. 14

Parliament Building, 1923 Ankara

Parliament Building, 2013 Ankara

The Cabinet • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Prime Minister

• Bülent Arınç

Deputy Prime Minister

• Ali Babacan

Deputy Prime Minister

• Beşir Atalay

Deputy Prime Minister

• Emrullah İşler

Deputy Prime Minister

• Ömer Çelik

Minister of Culture and Tourism

• Hayati Yazıcı

Minister of Customs and Commerce

• İsmet Yılmaz

Minister of Defence

• Cevdet Yılmaz

Minister of Development

• Nihat Zeybekci

Minister of Economy

• Nabi Avcı

Miniter of Education

• Taner Yıldız

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

• İdris Güllüce

Minister of Environment and City Planning

• Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu

Minister of European Union

• Ayşenur İslam

Minister of Family and Social Politics (responsible for woman)

• Mehmet Şimsek

Minister of Finance

• Mehmet Mehdi Eker

Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock

• Ahmet Davutoğlu

Minister of Foreign Affairs

• Veysel Eroğlu

Minister of Forestry and Water Affairs

• Mehmet Müezzinoğlu

Minister of Health

• Efakn Ala

Minister of Interior

• Bekir Bozbağ

Minister of Justice

• Faruk Çelik

Minister of Labor and Social Security

• Fikri Işık

Minister of Science, Industry and Technology

• Lütfi Elvan Minister of Transport, Maritime & Communications • Akif Çağatay

Minister of Youth and Sports 16

THE LEGAL SYSTEM Turkey’s judiciary is independent from government. Turkey is a member of the European Court of Human Rights and accepts the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice, with some reservations. The Constitution guarantees judicial independence and prohibits any government agency or person from interfering with the operations of courts and judges. Members of parliament are not allowed to discuss or make statements concerning pending court cases. Although trials normally are held in open court, the constitution provides that they can be closed “for reasons of public morality or public security.” The High Council of Judges and Prosecutors is the principal body charged with ensuring judicial integrity. It appoints and promotes judges and can remove them and abolish courts and the offices of judges and public prosecutors. Judges, however, are protected by the constitution, which states they can’t be removed without due cause. The main actors in Turkey’s legal system are as follows: The Constitutional Court: The court reviews the degree to which laws and decrees adhere to constitutional law. Its decisions are final. The court may convene at the request of the president or one-fifth of the members of the parliament. Challenges must be filed within two months of promulgation. A ruling by the court requires the votes of an absolute majority of its members. Decisions to annul an amendment require a two thirds majority. Criminal Courts: These courts handle most civil and criminal cases involving Turkey’s citizens. Cases can be referred to the Court of Appeals. Court of Appeals: This is the court of last instance for appeals of verdicts made by lower-level judicial courts. Its members are elected by senior judges and prosecutors via a secret ballot. Administrative Courts: These consist of the Council of State, an appellate court and various administrative courts of first instance. 17

The Council of State reviews decisions of the lower administrative courts, considers administrative disputes, and, if requested, gives its opinion on draft legislation submitted by the prime minister and the Council of Ministers. The president appoints 25% of the Council of State’s judges. The other 75% are appointed by the High Council of Judges and Public Prosecutors. Haciz Courts: These courts are responsible for ordering bailiffs to collect sums owed to a plaintiff by individuals or organizations.

THE ARMED FORCES The Turkish military remains one of the most respected and popular institutions in the country and has played a major role in shaping modern Turkey. The government continues to consult the generals on major foreign policy and security related issues. But the authority to declare war, to send Turkish forces abroad and to allow foreign forces onto Turkish soil rests with the Turkish Parliament. The Armed Forces have intervened three times over the past four decades to rescue the country from political and economic turmoil. Unlike in other developing countries, however, the Turkish military has always returned power to civilians quickly and willingly. They are seen as a stabilizing influence in Turkish politics. They are also seen as the guarantors of the secular legacy of the founder of modern Turkey, Kemal Atatürk. In poll after poll, the Turks have rated the Armed Forces as the country’s most popular and trustworthy institution. They remain largely untainted by endemic corruption that has often made politicians so unpopular. With over 700,000 highly trained and disciplined men under arms, Turkey has the NATO military alliance’s second largest army. Defence spending accounts for around 5% of Turkey’s budget. Turkey’s defence policy is based on Atatürk’s principle: “Peace at home, peace in the world.” The only instance in which the Turkish army intervened overseas was in 1974 in Cyprus. That was when ultra-nationalist Greek Cypriots attempted to join the island to Greece in an abortive coup attempt. Today some 30,000 Turkish troops remain stationed on the island. The Turkish military also has a modest presence in Kurdish-controlled northern Iraq to prevent Kurdish rebels from infiltrating Turkey. 18

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II. BUSINESS BACKGROUND OVERVIEW OF TURKISH ECONOMY AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS AND OUTLOOK FOR 2013 2013 turned out to be a year where Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic fragilities, as well as several other emerging marketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fragilities, came center stage mainly due to the expectation of a change of tides in the global liquidity conditions. For Turkey these global changes coincided with domestic concerns as well. Given these two tensions putting a stamp on the Turkish economy in 2013 it seems best to present the developments in reference to what is now referred to as the fragile five countries, namely Brazil, India, Indonesia and South Africa. Fragile five seems to have now replaced the BRIC and MIST groupings that were used in clustering emerging markets, and has been coined by Morgan Stanley analysts in August of 2013. To this end, direct references to the performances of other fragile five countries are made after the discussion of the numbers that Turkey witnessed in 2013 for each economic indicator. The common denominator that brings together the fragile five is their weakening growth performances, and more importantly their drastic current account deficit problems. Although high inflation rates is another common issue that the fragile five faces, the term fragile itself is generated from the fact that the currencies of these five nations have a tendency to get affected by the decisions of the Federal Reserve, Fed; at times much more significantly than their own policy-making institutions. In 2013 Turkey has shown a relatively better performance compared to the previous year in terms of its growth rate. In 2010 and 2011, respectively growth rates of 9% and 8.5% were experienced. To the contrary, the year-on-year growth rates observed in the first three quarters of 2013 were respectively 2.9%, 4.5% and 4.4%. While these figures are considerably higher than the 2.2% growth rate of 2012, they are expected to lead to an annual growth rate that is below the long-run annual average growth rate of 4.5%. While a significant part of the slow-down in 2012 was attributed to the implementation of explicit soft-landing policies by the public authorities, the slowdown in 2013 is more the combination of the 20

effects of the concerns of external financing needs and domestic political concerns. In the meantime, Brazil observed annualized growth rates of 1.9%, 3.3% and 2.2%, respectively in the first three quarters of 2013; while these numbers are 4.8%, 4.4% and 4.8% for India, 6%, 5.8% and 5.6% for Indonesia and 0.9%, 3% and 0.7% for South Africa.1 The current account deficit trends in Turkey are high enough to place Turkey in a list of top ten in international current account deficit rankings. The major fluctuations can be examined in consecutive current account balances of Turkey in 2011 and 2012, respectively at 9.7% and 6.1% of GDP. The latest figure for 2013 indicates a deficit of around 7% of GDP for January through October of 2013,. The strong link between Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth performance and current account deficits, in other words the strong dependence of the Turkish economic performance on availability of external financing needs, seems to have even further deepened in the last years; a phenomenon contributing significantly to the fragility of the Turkish economy. The growth performance experienced in the past couple of years, during which Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s export markets were dealing with the repercussions of the global crisis, was fed by a strong domestic demand. While the households played a significant role in this domestic demand so far, in 2014 it is expected that government expenditureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role will take-over, especially the municipality elections that are to take place in March 2014. Alongside the local elections, the presidential elections to take place in 2014 are also expected to play a significant role in determining the political atmosphere, and through this the economic performance of the Turkish economy. Interestingly, 2014 is an election year for all other fragile five countries except for South Africa. In Brazil presidential, general and local elections will take place in the last quarter, while In India, general elections will take place on May and presidential elections on July in Indonesia.2 Such elections period in fragile five might be interpreted as a political uncertainty, which may lead to an even more vulnerable position in terms of local currencies and current account deficits. 1 All data obtained from http://www.tradingeconomics.com/countries. 2 http://business.financialpost.com/2014/01/28/the-fragile-five-what-you-need-to-knowabout-the-5-emerging-markets-causing-chaos-in-world-markets/

Brazil, among all fragile five countries, faced the most dramatic numbers in terms of current account deficits, facing $81.37 billion (3.59% of its GDP) in 2013. Although the latest numbers for other nations exclude the fourth quarter, the annualized versions ending in third quarter of 2013 are well below the deficit of Brazil, but still crucially high numbers. Indonesia faces $32.09 billion (3.71% of its GDP) in last four quarters, while South Africa observes $22.6 billion (6.8% of its GDP) and India sees $76.86 billion (4.37% of its GDP). The annualized current account deficit of Turkey making use of data for the first ten months of 2013, corresponds to $60.86 billion and as a share of GDP that os the highest among the fragile five at 7.22%. Turkey, also tends to maintain a leading role among the fragile five in terms of inflation. Although the Central Bank targeted an inflation rate of 5%, the actual inflation rates of 2011 and 2012 were 10.4% and 6.2%, respectively, with and inflation rate increasing to 7.4% in 2013.3 The inflation rate is 5.91% for Brazil, 6.16% for India, 8.38% for Indonesia and 5.4% for South Africa in 2013. The Central Bank of Turkey, the main institution in charge of price stability, has been implementing unorthodox monetary policies over the past couple of years. An interest rate corridor, which is an alternative to orthodox benchmark interest rate, and Reserve Options Mechanism, which enables domestic banks to hold reserve requirement in terms of foreign currencies or gold, are two unique features of the monetary policy framework that has aimed to achieve financial stability, alongside the inflation targeting role/concern of the Central Bank. Indeed, the Central Bank has been actively using these policies to manage the effects of excess capital flow volatility, as is made clear in their policy design which aims to â&#x20AC;&#x153;support the FX reserve management of the banking system and to limit the adverse effects of excess capital flow volatility on the macroeconomic and financial stability of Turkeyâ&#x20AC;?.4 Whether the financial stability goal has been achieved can be measured through examining whether the policies have achieved the targeted slow down in the growth rate of credit expansion. While the number targeted by the Central Bank was announced as 15% for 2013, it is reported as 34.1% at the end 3 http://www.tcmb.gov.tr/yeni/ppyeni/enflasyon_tablo.html 4 http://www.tcmb.gov.tr/research/discus/2013/WP1303.pdf

of the year.5 The difference between the targeted and the actual value regarding the credit expansion indicates the difficulty in managing the effects of volatile capital flows, and the difficulty in designing a monetary framework that includes financial stability provision policies alongside inflation targeting policies. The unemployment rate is also at a very high level in Turkey. The current unemployment rate is reported as 9.9%, while this number was 9.3% and 9.8% in the preceding months respectively. Although the current unemployment rate is lower than the level of 14%, which was observed in 2009, it is still considered to be very high. The decrease that took place in last 4 years has eliminated the cyclical pressures on unemployment, suggesting that the existing 9.9% is mostly structural unemployment, necessitating the introduction of much awaited structural reforms. In comparison to the other fragile five countries, it has the second largest unemployment rate after South Africa, which faces an extremely high rate: 24.7%. 2013 has also been a year ridden by political tensions. In May protests to stop the redevelopment of Taksim Square and Gezi Park in Istanbul, and more importantly the reaction of the public authorities to these protests led to a snowballing set of protests throughout Turkey, now labeled as the Gezi Protests. These protests were also an outpouring of public unrest about the growth strategies of the Turkish authorities, a growth strategy that heavily relies on the construction sector rather than one with a view on sustainability. Sectoral employment figures are a reflection of the drastic expansion of the construction sector in the last decade. Since 2004, while total employment in Turkey has increased by 30% it has more than doubled in the construction sector.6 The Gezi Park protests also included reactions to the growth model of the Turkish economy. However, the Gezi protests that started off as a reaction to the reconstruction plans of a local area in Istanbul ended up inheriting much more macro and nationwide characteristics as it developed. 5 http://www.dunya.com/2013-yilinda-da-krediler-cok-hizli-artti-reel-buyume-yuzde-248214412h.htm 6 http://bilimakademisi.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Birikim_2013_gurkaynak_sayek. pdf

When asked, the participants -- who ranged from left to right wing political supporters, included among the issues that led to the unrest their concerns of the rising authoritarianism of the current administration, the bans on alcohol, the verbal interventions by prominent public authorities on dress-codes, fertility decisions and the likes, as well as Turkey’s zero-problem foreign policy that turned sour, the concerns of judiciary procedures, and several other factors. All of these issues bear significant importance for the economic developments in Turkey, especially given its heavy dependence on external financing. The graft probe that was brought up in December added further to the many issues that have contributed to the social unrest. More importantly, the public authorities’ reactions to these issues have further divided the social domain in Turkey. While these domestic developments have significant bearing on the macroeconomic performance of the Turkish economy it being accompanied by changes in the external conditions makes the effects even more prominent and necessitates the discussions of these external developments. The most relevant of these is the tapering decision taken by the Fed, which will create a monetary contraction by $10 billion at each meeting. This development is expected to entail some major economic challenges for Turkey and other emerging markets, especially the fragile five. The undesirable effect of the Fed policy on Turkish economy would primarily be within the framework of decreased foreign investments made to Turkey. This is an important issue especially taking into account the nature of the financial account’s composition in Turkey, which has been containing more and more short-term investments after the global financial crisis. In other words, foreign direct investments (FDI), which have a long-term nature, have shrunk due to the prolonging effects of the global financial crisis.7 In addition to the decreasing trend of FDI, considering the possible effects of the tapering policy initiated by the Fed, even the short-term investments, namely foreign portfolio investments, may decrease drastically due to financial uncertainty and fragile domestic currency in Turkey.

7 http://www.ekonomi.gov.tr/upload/AF0EDB25-0115-2B88-A13403F7EC03339B/ Şubat_2013web.pdf

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These external pressures, specifically the current Fed policy, resulting in decreased foreign investments, also have some significant effects on other fragile five countries, as should be presumed by definition. Apart from the threats on financial stability or other economic indicators, their domestic currencies have a great tendency to lose value against the US dollar. The below graph indicates the percentage value loss of each domestic fragile five currency against dollar, where Turkey is again the leading country in 2013, excluding the last quarter. The trend is expected to further increase as the Fed prolongs its tapering policy by $10 billion at each meeting.

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III. BUSINESS BRIEF BUSINESS HINTS Turkey offers a diversity of business opportunities, notably in tourism, electronics, energy, telecommunication, construction, defense, mining and agricultural areas. Establishment of a good working relationship with local business people and the government is the key to successful business in this country. A personal relationship is likewise an important basis for a successful business affiliation in Turkey. It is important to allow time for friendly conversation before embarking on the business agenda. AGENTS Most government business is centred in Ankara and is conducted on the public tender system. Competent, reliable local representation is almost essential. Ensure that any prospective agent has no possible conflict of interest. BUSINESS ENTITY A liaison office may be set up but no commercial activity is allowed from such an office. For banks and oil industries, a branch operation is frequently the preferred mode for business. Corporations (A.Ş.), Limited Partnerships (L.T.D.) or Private Limited Companies (T.L.S.) may be set up. The A.Ş. and L.T.D. are the most common form of entities that foreign investors use. Tax laws and owner liabilities make these more advantageous. A corporation with more than 100 shareholders must be registered on the Stock Exchange. CAPITAL INVESTMENT Foreigners may invest foreign capital in Turkey as hard currency, tangible fixed assets (e.g., machinery, tools) or intangible fixed assets (e.g., patents, trademarks). The income generated by their businesses in Turkey (e.g., sales revenues, dividends) may be reinvested. CREDIT TERMS are given for cash against documents and goods and acceptance transactions. In particular instances, special terms may be accepted. CRIMES BY FOREIGNERS Any person who commits a crime in Turkey will be punished according to Turkish Law. Wilful destruction of public property is a serious offence. HOUSING and/or BUSINESS PREMISES May be found through a real estate agent or in the daily newspaper advertising section under the headings of “Satılık” (for sale) or “Kiralık” (for rent). Look out for similar signs posted in vacant buildings or try our recommended Real Estate Agencies. 28

How to acquire real estate for foreigners in Turkey?* After a few visits in Turkey you have decided to acquire real estate in Turkey. This may be for private use or for commercial use. There are a few rules to acquire real estate for foreigners. Legal basics: In the past the country asked reciprocity for foreigners who wanted to acquire real estate in Turkey. The new law in Turkey abandons this condition. Now, it is possible for foreign investors to acquire real estate in Turkey. Here below the steps necessary to acquire real estate in Turkey are states: According to the current law in Turkey, the official transfer of ownership of real estate needs to be done with an official contract. The place to sign this contract is the titled deeds registry office where the real estate resides. Before you acquire the real estate at the titled deeds registry office you have to sign a ‘’sales agreement’’ in the presence of an official notary. Upon these steps the ’’ sales agreement’’ of ownership of the real estate will have been registered in the official country registry. It is important to note that there are a few legal limitations for foreigners to acquire real estate in Turkey. The two most important facts are as follows. Firstly, foreigners can own real estate for either private use or commercial use. However, even if these real estates are in different states, their total maximum area of surface cannot exceed 30 hectares. Secondly, it should be noted that if the real estate resides in a military secured zone then the sale of this real estate to foreigners is prohibited. As such, prior to acquisition of the real estate, the foreign acquirer should get a permit from the military authorities in the district where the real estate resides. Practical Information : • When heading to the title deeds registry Office, the following paperwork should be ready and present: -- Identity document(s) or passport(s) -- Acquisition of real estate and residents permit for foreigners, from the relevant police headquarters. • Any authorizations obtained abroad should be translated. Either the original authorization should accompany the translation when visiting the title deeds registry office. 29

• Prior to signing the “sales agreement’’ it is advised the following information is obtained from the land registry office: -- Verification that there are no mortgage conditions or other hindrances regarding the sales of this real estate. • It is advised to collect comprehensive information regarding all the parties (individuals or companies) involved in the sales as well as all information available at the title deeds registry Office, prior to signing of the “sales agreement’’. It is advised not to sign any agreement before trustworthy information about these facts is obtained. -- Lastly, it is important to note that all disputes arising in connection with the signed contract shall be finally settled under the Turkish law and court(s). No other party(s) like the Turkish ministry of foreign affairs or other foreign departments will be allowed to add them self to this process. * Source: Atalan Law Office

INCENTIVES Foreign companies, resident and non-resident, doing business in Turkey may qualify for a number of allowances, deductions or exemptions contained in the corporate income tax law. (For further information contact the Ministry of Economy / Gen.

Directorate of Incentive Implementation and Foreign Investment or Prime Ministry / Investment Support and Promotion Agency-www.invest.gov.tr).

PERMITS All transactions related to the use of foreign capital come under the direction of the Ministry of Economy / Gen. Directorate of Incentive Implementation and Foreign Investment. Foreigners wishing to initiate business operations in Turkey, either as individuals or as corporate bodies, with or without business premises, must first obtain permission from this department. PRICE QUOTES for manufactured goods are normally in US Dollars, Euro or Sterling, FOB and CIF port of discharge. These quotes should itemise value of goods, freight and insurance. Quotations must be given for a fixed period. TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS Applications should be made through a reliable agent in Turkey or in the business person’s own country. TRADE LITERATURE may be in English, French or German, but it is essential that technical catalogues or leaflets be in Turkish. 30

TRADE REGULATIONS These are published annually, November/ December, covering the import/export regimes for the following year. Arms, munitions and narcotics imports are banned. Most import items are subject only to tariffs but certain items need an import licence. For certain imports made against foreign aid programmes, approval is required. A Letter of Credit system for importation is normal with the importer paying the value of the import in advance in Turkish Lira.

LEGAL ASPECTS ANTIQUITIES It is strictly prohibited for foreigners to collect or export relics, coins, etc., found at historical sites. BANK ACCOUNTS Foreigners may keep their money in the form of Turkish Lira or foreign currency, by opening a Foreign Exchange Deposit Account in a bank that is authorised to change foreign currency. BRIBERY Those offering or giving bribes in any form (gifts, money, etc.,) are punishable by imprisonment. Giving money to government employees, even as a tip, could be misconstrued. BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS are governed by the law of Obligations and the Commercial Code. DISRESPECT FOR TURKISH NATIONALITY Anyone showing disrespect in public for Turkish nationality, the Turkish Republic, Atatürk or Parliament could face imprisonment. DRIVING LICENCE Any foreigner entering Turkey must have an international driving licence issued in another country in order to drive any motor vehicle. If they do not possess such a licence, they must apply for one from the Touring and Automobile Association of Turkey upon arrival. FOREIGN VEHICLE IMPORTATION Cars and motorbikes may be brought into Turkey by foreigners coming for a definite period of employment, research or education in compliance with customs regulations. It is recommended that an agent be employed to guide the importer through the labyrinth of letters and formalities. All non-diplomats are required to hold a “triptik karne” for their vehicle (available from Ziraat Bankası). Road tax runs from Jan-June and July-Dec and is compulsory for Turks and foreigners. HOUSEHOLD GOODS may be brought into Turkey without 31

payment of customs duties by foreigners coming to work in banks, businesses, factories or as official personnel of foreign governments for a minimum of two years. PATENTS Application may be made by the inventor or his assignee (individual or corporation). Patents of inventions are granted for 5, 10 or even 15-year terms and are subject to payment of annual renewal fees. For detailed information you may visit; Turkish Patent Institute’s web page: www.tpe.gov.tr PHOTOGRAPHY The use of cameras near airports and military installations could be viewed with suspicion. So it is better to ask permission first. PROHIBITED OCCUPATIONS Some occupations that are prohibited for foreigners include law, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, employment as a cook or by the State. RESIDENCE PERMIT Is required by foreigners wishing to remain longer than three months in Turkey. The maximum duration of a residence permit is 1-5 years depending on nationality and the duration of the work permit. Any change in residence or marital status must be reported immediately. Residence permits and/or some form of official identification should be carried at all times, whether the travel is domestic or international. Apply to Police Security Headquarters, Foreigners’ Branch, Konya highway or use an agent to do the footwork for you. TAX OF INDIVIDUALS Diplomats and officials working for agencies of foreign countries are exempted from income tax payment. Foreigners whose residence is in Turkey or who live in Turkey for more than six consecutive calendar months must pay income tax. Some foreigners coming to Turkey for a specific, temporary job (e.g., journalists, scholars, scientists, businessmen) may not be subject to income tax payment on their salaries even if they stay in the country longer than six months. TRADEMARKS Registration and exclusive use of a trademark is given to the first applicant. The registration period is 10 years, renewable. Use of a registered trademark on all industrial products (locally made or imported) is compulsory if so required by a Decree of the Council of Ministers. For detailed information you may visit; Turkish Patent Institute’s web page: www.tpe.gov.tr TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS It is no longer necessary to call the police 32

to the scene of an accident if no one is injured or killed and both parties agree as to who is liable and each driver completes the correct “note of record” (Turkish “Tutanak Ornegi”) which all parties, and witnesses if any, must sign. The form should then be submitted to your insurance company who will use the form in conjunction with the other insurance companies concerned to settle liability. In the event that someone is injured, agreement cannot be reached between the parties or the correct forms cannot be filled out, the traffic police should be telephoned (call 155). If in a rural area call the gendarme “jandarma” (call 156). In this circumstance do not move your vehicle unless instructed to do so by a traffic police officer or a gendarme. VISAS New regulations allow a maximum stay of 90 days within a 180 day period since February 1, 2012. The new regulation will be implemented for all foreigners who travel to Turkey. This new regulation will apply to those who travel with a tourist visa obtained at a Turkish Consulate, those who buy a tourist visa stamp at an airport or other port of entry, and also those who are exempt from getting tourist visas. If you’re planning to stay in Turkey more than 90 days within a 180 day period, you will need a Turkish residency permit. WORK PERMITS are required by foreigners who wish to work in Turkey. Permission is obtained from the security authorities and will be stamped on their residence permit. After the legal working duration of one year, duration of the working permit may be extended up to three years, on condition of working in the same workplace or enterprise and in the same job.

MONEY MATTERS Turkey has changed its currency twice in four years and with the latest change on January 1st, 2009, the Turkish Lira (TL) is once again the name of the official currency. The Turkish Lira consists of seven notes and six coins. One lira equals 100 Kuruş. The symbol of Turkish Lira is ‘‘ ’’ since March 2012. Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Turkish Lira (TL). Coins: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 Kuruş (Kr) and 1 Turkish Lira (TL). Usually cash can be exchanged without any commissions in 33

exchange offices & banks. Travellers cheque can be exchanged in banks only. You may check the exchange rates from the daily newspapers.

TIPPING Service charge normally is not included in restaurant bills - add 10% to 15% to the total; however, tipping is not expected by taxi drivers.

PUBLICITY ADVERTISING Advertising prices on T.V., Radio, in the local press and other publications can be rather expensive. It is advisable to be guided by a trustworthy Public Relations and/or advertising agency. DELEGATIONS Trade delegations are arranged under the auspices of the relevant embassy’s commercial sections, they can help identify markets and possible project partners. FAIRS/EXHIBITIONS Ankara’s brand new convention & exhibition centre; Congresium International is one of the crucial basic stones of Ankara as an opening gate to the world, structured to meet the customized needs by its infrastructure and usage area of 80.000 m². Most of the 2014 Ankara Trade Fairs & Exhibitions will take place here, Altınpark Expo Centre and Atatürk Culture Centre. For further information visit; www. congresium.com www.altinpark.com or www.akmb.gov.tr For additional details, contact your Embassy’s Commercial Section. INCENTIVE GIFTS The cost of artwork and printing of such items as car stickers, pens, key rings or leaflets is low and labour for door-to-door distribution is cheap. MAGAZINES There are numerous specialised trade publications and most International magazines are now published in Turkish. However you can also get these in their original languages from most of the popular book stores. If you are looking for magazines in English or various languages you should definitely visit Bookish Store in Filistin Street, G.O.P. (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Book Stores) NEWSPAPERS English language papers are mostly available the next day in İstanbul and Ankara, although the Financial Times is available in İstanbul and Ankara, the same day. There are two English-language newspapers published in Turkey. The “Turkish Daily News” which has been publishing for almost 50 years 34

underwent a name change in 2008 and became the “Hürriyet Daily News” in order to brand it as part of Doğan Holding’s newspaper flagship “Hürriyet”. The other English-language newspaper “Today’s Zaman” was launched in 2007 and is a sister paper to the Turkish-language “Zaman” newspaper.

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS The main dailies: Cumhuriyet Habertürk Hürriyet Hürriyet Daily News Milliyet Radikal Sabah Today’s Zaman Zaman Sözcü Vatan

Left-leaning daily Mass circulation daily Mass circulation - conservative daily English daily Quality conservative daily Liberal investigative daily Mass circulation daily Conservative, English daily Conservative, Turkish daily Left-leaning daily Mass circulation daily

RADIO There are many private music stations, some even with English speaking DJ’s, such as Capital Radio on 99.5, Metro FM on 97.2, Power FM on 100.0 and Number One FM on 101.5., Radio ODTÜ on 103.1, Max FM on 95.8, NTV Radio on 104.7, Radio Ilef on 91.0, Joy FM 106.5. TELEVISION There are five delivery systems for Turkish television: Digiturk, D-Smart, TeleDünya, Türksat KabloTV and Tivibu are the current pay-tv services and they all offer international channels such as; BBC World, CNN, Eurosport, Bloomberg TV etc. Besides the ones on Digiturk and Dsmart the Turkish national channels FOX Turkey and CNBC-E also show a number of English-language television series and movies all day long. Tivibu is a Internet television service that is provided by TTNET. This service offers television and cinema experiences to the users of its high-speed broadband service. WebTV does not require the user to have a fixed location or a set-top-box.

COMMUNICATIONS Cellular Phones The cellular network in Turkey is called GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), and there are currently three GSM providers; Avea, Vodafone and Turkcell. Cellular phones from Turkey can be used in more than 200 countries and visa versa. Avea, Vodafone and Turkcell have also pre-paid phone cards: You can obtain more information from 35

GSM outlets, which are to be found on all of the main streets & shopping malls. If you’re planning to stay just for a short time in Turkey, renting a mobile phone can make your life easier. (See USEFUL ADDRESSES - Office Equipment Rental) Telephones Public telephones operate on a system of phone cards or credit cards. Phone cards are sold at PTT BANK offices (distinguishable by their yellow “PTT BANK” signs), street kiosks and book stores. You can use your credit card at some public booths. Internet Turkey has a well established and the most up-to-date internet technology. Connection to the internet became pretty easy and inexpensive for the last few years. Currently TurkTelekom’s TTNet ADSL2+ service is the most widely used Internet Service. Alternative companies such as Smile ADSL & Biri are also available. Turkcell Superonline offers fiber broadband in 8 cities only, though the company is enlarging at a healthy pace. UyduNet is also commonly used which is provided by Turksat. Wireless Internet Access(Wifi) is usually free in smaller hotels and inns. Cafés and some restaurants are also setting up Wifi access for their customers. You may need to ask the password to access their system. Mail & Courier The Turkish Postal Service is called the General Directorate of Post and Telegraph Organization (PTT). You can send letters, postal cards, telegraphs, packages by normal services or send anything by Express Mail Service (EMS). You can at least find one PTT office in every neighborhood in Ankara. Important items can be sent by private courier services like DHL, FEDEX and TNT concentrate mainly on international deliveries. InterCargo and Yurtiçi Kargo are more focused on domestic distribution. Telegraph can be sent from any post office. The number of words and speed required determines the rate. The three speeds are: “normal”, “urgent” (acele), and “flash” (yıldırım). Telegraphs can be sent by telephone using code 141. Now it is much more easier to send telegraph from your home or office via internet. 36

IV. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION SOCIAL ETIQUETTE Addressing on first introduction, Mr. / Mrs. / Miss preceeds the surname. Later, the less formal greeting may be used - first name followed by gentleman (Bey) or lady (Hanım) e.g., Kemal Bey, Zeynep Hanım. Appreciation for the wife’s culinary efforts can be shown by saying “elinize sağlık” (el-in-is-eh saa-loek) which is most complimentary, though hard to translate. (Literally, it means health to your hand.) Bayrams, or religious holidays, take place each year according to the Hijiri calendar - a lunar calendar which is offset from the Gregorian by 11 days each year. Şeker Bayram (July 27-30): This three day holiday, known as the “Festival of the Breaking of the Fast” follows Ramazan, the holy Muslim month of fasting. Gifts of sweets to children and presents to friends and business associates will be warmly appreciated during this period. Kurban Bayram (Oct. 03-07): This four day religious festival, known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” commemorates the ram sacrificed by Abraham in place of his son. Sheep are slaughtered and distributed to the poor. Both holidays are important family occasions when Turks travel by road, air and rail to visit their relatives and friends, or head to the south and west of the country for a few days by the sea. If you’re planning a trip during these periods, please ensure that you make your travel arrangements well in advance and allow plenty of extra time for your journey. Flowers & Chocolates Turkish business people normally entertain their guests at a hotel or restaurant, however, if you are invited to their home, a gift of flowers (if roses, in odd numbers) and/or chocolates is always welcome. For handmade Belgium chocolates.

be sure visit The Chocolate Art on Cinnah Street. Do not miss here if you are looking for a tasteful and elegant gift. 38

Greeting It is usual to greet people with a firm handshake. Kissing is a common form of greeting and leave taking among close friends. “How are you?” “How is the family?” “How is your health?” “How is business?” are important rituals. It is expected that everyone will inquire about the health and well-being of everyone else present. During religious holidays greetings are even more important. The young visit and kiss the hands of the elderly family members. Every friend and family is visited to renew bonds and kinship. Children receive pocket money and gifts and social charity obligations are met. Hospitality This is one of the cornerstones of the Turkish way of life. Hospitality is offered freely and often in the form of refreshment. A dinner invitation to someone’s home is a special honour. Try to take a little of everything offered in order not to offend the host/hostess. Dinners are leisurely affairs to be savoured slowly along with the delicious home cooked food. In business relationships the whole affair is conducted as a social occasion, complete with greetings, sharing coffee, tea, or food and drinks depending on the extent of the transaction. Even when shopping, a lot of personal information is exchanged between the vendor and the customer, setting the stage for everyone to fulfill their responsibility in the transaction. Bargaining is not a simple game of negotiation, but part of socialisation and friendly chit-chat to confirm the non-adversial nature of the activity. Language Avoid speaking pidgin English. Nothing can be more irritating for Turkey’s mostly western trained elite. During conversation criticising or disrespect, even in jest, are not taken lightly! On the other hand, politics is fair game. There are few people who love talking politics as much as the Turks do. Toasting To make a toast, say “Şerefe!” (pronounced shey-rehfeh). The toast means “to the honour”. As the guest, clink glasses with your host so that the rim of your glass is below his or hers-an indication of respect. The amount of liquid in your glass when you make a toast is also indicative of the degree of respect so please ensure your glass is filled. 39

MISCELLANEOUS Automobile Information

Fuel Unleaded - Diesel - LNG (Liquified Natural Gas)

Speed Limits - Cars Cities/Towns 50 km/h (30mph)

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2.54 centimetres 1.6093 kilometres 28.35 grams 6.3503 kilograms 0.5683 litres 3.7854 litres

1 yard 1 mile 1 pound 1acre 1 US gal. 1 metre

0.9144 metres 1.852 kilometres 0.4536 kilograms 0.404678 hectare 4.546 litres 39.37 inches

Electricity Domestic 220 volts, 50 cycles Industrial 380 volts Plugs European round 2-pin plugs Lamp Sockets Screw type

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Public Holidays in 2014 :

New Year’s Day National Sovereignty and Children’s Day Labor and Solidarity Day (İşçi Bayramı) Atatürk’s Commemoration and Youth & Sports Day (Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) Victory Day (Zafer Baryramı) National Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) End of Ramadan (Şeker Bayramı) * Feast of Sacrifice (Kurban Bayramı)*

* Date changes each year according to the sighting of the moon.

Jan 1 Apr 23 May 01 May 19 Aug 30 Oct 29 July 27-30 Oct. 03-07

Temperatures

Working Hours (Check first - times may vary) Banks 8.30-12.00 / 13.30-17.00 Business Offices 8.30-17.30 / 9.00-18.00 Main P.O. (Ulus) Open 24 hours daily Official Offices 8.30-12.30 / 13.30-17.30 Pharmacies 8.00 / 19.00 Post Offices (PTT) 8.30-12.30 / 13.30-16.45 Supermarkets 9.00-10.00 / 22.00 Shops 9.00-19.00 Shopping Malls 10.00-22.00 Travel Agencies 8.30-18.00

Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Sat Mon-Sat Everyday Everyday Everyday Mon-Sat

Turkish businessmen prefer not to have appointments on Saturday mornings. Business lunch or dinner are very common. August is the most popular holiday month for Turks, and it may be difficult to arrange appointments. As the general pace of government and business slows down. The same applies during the two main religious holidays, the Bayrams.

FOLKLORE Turkey has very rich folklore traditions, which have been kept alive for centuries. The Turkish folk dance is very lively and diverse. Each region has its own characteristic dances for different situations. Additionally, there are some very typical and traditional folklore sports, which evolved from exercises to improve the armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical condition and fighting skills: 41

“Grease Wrestling” (Yağlı güreş), this is a Turkish national sport dating from Ottoman times and takes place every year during July in the town of Kırkpınar outside Edirne. This slippery contest is intentionally made more difficult because the wrestlers smear themselves with oil. “Javelin-throwing” (Cirit) is a fast-paced game played on horseback mostly performed in Konya and Eastern Turkey. The most important rule is to catch the javelin while in flight! The origin of this sport is from Central Asia. Turkish folklore is very much varied, there are some celebrated characters who reflect the peculiarities of the Turkish people. Nasreddin Hoca is the best-known figure, who has many legendary encounters with kings and common people. While seeming to act the fool, Nasreddin Hoca actually shows up the mistakes of others. Stories about Hoca have varied with the years and with the interpretation of the storytellers. Two more important figures in Turkish folklore are Karagöz and his friend Hacivat. They were construction workers at the Bursa Ulu Mosque, whose satirical jokes about the State made the ruling Sultan so angry, that they were condemned to death. In time, the adventures of Karagöz and Hacivat gained a different dimension and the traditional Turkish shadow puppet theatre was born. The stories included everything from moral plays to classic domestic (husband-wife) encounters. Unfortunately, the shadow theatres have mostly disappeared and today only take place on some very special occasions in Bursa in the Karagöz Antique Shop. Gazinos are Turkish - style supper clubs providing a programme of assorted performers with belly dancing and music. Floor shows with a touristic slant include folk dances and live music.

HEALTH NOTES Generally, health precautions are not necessary, and vaccination certificates are not required on entry to Turkey unless coming from an infected area. However, doctors may suggest inoculations against cholera and typhoid when visiting the South-eastern region. Ankara is situated at an altitude of 860 meters with extremely low humidity. Those with respiratory problems should be aware of possible breathing difficulties. Though Turkey is striving to improve the air quality, in winter, pollution can be high. Stomach upsets are the most common problem for tourists. It is best to peel all fruit and in summer omit salads from your menu, especially in smaller restaurants, where the hygiene might be suspect. Don’t be too ready to sample cooked food from street vendors, either. Tap water is heavily chlorinated, therefore relatively safe to drink, but rather unpleasant in taste. Bottled water is a more agreeable and inexpensive alternative. Take the sun in easy doses at first (only 15 minutes direct exposure for the first few days) and avoid exhaustion (wear loose clothes, drink plenty of water and use sun block lotion regularly). Most drugs in Turkey are supposed to be sold on prescription. However, apart from a few addictive drugs, which do require a “Green” prescription, most pharmacies have a relatively relaxed attitude. Always ask for the ingredients in medicines, even in throat lozenges. Prices for drugs are government controlled and therefore usually low to moderate. Your hotel is likely to have a doctor on call and they can also suggest a reputable pharmacy (Eczane or Eczanesi). There is always one pharmacy in each district open 24 hours for emergencies. Look for the big “E” sign for a pharmacy. The name and address (Nöbetçi Eczane) are displayed in all other pharmacy windows. You can always dial 11880 (after 19.00 hrs.) to find out which pharmacy is on duty. Medical & Dental services in Turkey are generally provided by government institutions. However, numerous private hospitals 43

and clinics are providing good emergency and outpatient services and most are open 24 hours a day. Additionally there are privately run laboratories that are furnished with state-of-the-art equipment. Excellent dental services are also provided by numerous private practices (See USEFUL ADDRESSES - Medical Facilities). Skin Care Treatments in Turkey are provided by Hospitals and by some private polyclinics. Centrally located Private Helena Policlinic offers you a distinguished service for skin care treatments, such as mesotherapy, laser epilation, fillers etc. Private health insurance schemes are becoming increasingly common in Turkey. Kasra Insurance Agency is highly recommended (See USEFUL ADDRESSES - Insurance). The Emergency Medical Health Help Number is 112. You can dial this number even if there is no network services on your mobile.

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HEALTH LANGUAGE Have you got something for....?.... ......için birşeyiniz var mı? How many do I take per day?...........Günde kaç tane almalıyım? I am diabetic......................................Diyabet / Şeker hastasıyım I am asthmatic..................................Astımım var I am ill / I am in pain.......................Hastayım / Ağrım var I’ve got something in my eye...........Gözümde birşey var I have a stomach-ache......................Midem ağrıyor I have a sore throat...........................Boğazım ağrıyor I have a back-ache.............................Sırtım ağrıyor I have a cold...... .................................Üşütmüşüm I have a flue...... .................................Nezle oldum I have been sick..................................Midem bulanıyor I feel dizzy..........................................Başım dönüyor Where can I find a doctor?................Nereden bir doktor bulabilirim? Where can I find a dentist?...............Nereden bir dişçi bulabilirim? Where is the nearest pharmacy?......En yakın eczane nerede? Ambulance....... Ambulans Hearth attack....Kalp krizi Bandage............ Sargı Bezi Hospital.............Hastane Blood................. Kan Medicine............İlaç Burn.................. Yanık Nosebleed .........Burun kanaması Cut................... Kesik Painkiller...........Ağrı kesici Choking............ Boğulma Pharmacy..........Eczane Cold.................. Üşütme Plaster................Yara bantı Cotton wool...... Pamuk Poison................Zehir Cough syrub..... Öksürük Şurubu Prescription.......Reçete Dentist............. Dişçi Sting..................Arı sokması Diarrhoea......... İshal Sun stroke..........Güneş çarpması Doctor.............. Doktor Sun burn............Güneş yanığı Fever................. Ateş Urine test..........İdrar tahlili Fracture (break).K ırık X-Ray.................Röntgen 48

LANGUAGE GUIDE

Basic, intermediate and advanced Turkish language courses are offered by Ankara University’s Turkish Language teaching Centre. For more details contact: TÖMER Branch Office: Ziya Gökalp Cad. 18, Kızılay, 435 97 81. An attempt to use some Turkish will be received enthusiastically and complimented. Modern Turkish pronunciation is phonetic, always pronounced the same. By following simple rules foreigners find it easy to read and not impossible to speak. Remember to stress each syllable equally. c = j as in japan ç = ch as in chance ğ = a soft g is silent and elongates the previous vowel ı = u sound in circus ö = ur sound as in fur (same as German ö) ş = sh as in shall ü = ew as in few (same as German ü)

COLOURS - “RENKLER” Black...... Siyah Pink............Pembe Blue............ Mavi Red......... Kırmızı White.........Beyaz Green......... Yeşil Yellow.... Sarı Brown.........Kahverengi

DAYS OF THE WEEK - “GÜNLER” Day / Week............ Gün / Hafta Monday................. Pazartesi Tuesday................. Salı Wednesday............ Çarşamba

Thursday..........Perşembe Friday................Cuma Saturday............Cumartesi Sunday..............Pazar

DIRECTIONS - “YÖNLER” East........... Doğu North.......Kuzey West.......... Batı South.......Güney Here.......... Burada There.......Şurada Inside........ İçeride Outside....Dışarıda Opposite... Ters Next.........Yanında Down........ Alt or Aşağı 50

Left...... Sol Right... Sağ Near.... Yakın Far....... Uzak Up....... Üst or yukarı

FOOD & DRINKS General Bread................ Ekmek No spice......... Acısız Cold/Hot.......... Soğuk/Sıcak Spicy (hot)...... Acılı Fresh................ Taze Soup ............. Çorba Meal................. Yemek Oily............... Yağlı Pepper / Salt..... Biber / Tuz Without oil.... Yağsız Knife ............... Bıçak Spoon ............ Kaşık Fork ................. Çatal Plate ............. Tabak Glass................ Bardak Butter............. Tereyağı Milk ................ Süt Coffee............ Kahve Tea .................. Çay Sugar.............. Şeker Table................ Masa Bill................. Hesap Matches .......... Kibrit Lighter........... Çakmak Cigarettes......... Sigara Ashtray.......... Kül tablası

Restaurant - Restoran / Lokanta Typical Turkish cuisine............. Tipik Türk mutfağı Compliments to the chef.......... Şefin eline sağlık Table for four............................ Dört kişilik masa 1 (2) more bottles please........... Bir (iki) Şişe daha, lütfen Toilet (Men’s / Women’s).......... Tuvalet (Bay / Bayan) Fish - “Balık” Anchovy................ Hamsi Blue fish................ Lüfer Mackerel............... Uskumru Mussels or Clams.. Midye Red Mullet............ Barbunya

Sardines........ Sardalya Sea Bass........ Levrek Shrimp......... Karides Swordfish..... Kılıçbalığı Tuna Fish..... Tonbalığı

(Fish may be grilled whole, skewered or baked)

Meat and Poultry, Charcoal grilled - “Izgara” Beef.......................Sığır eti Meat............. Et Chicken.................Tavuk Mutton......... Koyun eti52

Duck................Ördek Eggs................. Yumurta Lamb............... Kuzu eti

Liver...............Ciğer Turkey.............Hindi Veal..................Dana eti

Vegetables - Sebze Aubergine........ Patlıcan Garlic..............Sarmısak Beans.............. Fasulye Lettuce ............Marul Cabbage........... Lahana Onion..............Soğan Carrots............ Havuç Peas.................Bezelye Cauliflower...... Karnıbahar Peppers............Biber Courgettes....... Kabak Potato..............Patates Cucumber....... Salatalık Tomato............Domates

Fruit - "Meyve" Apple............... Elma Grapes.............Üzüm Apricots........... Kayısı Grapefruit........Greyfrut Banana............ Muz Lemon.............Limon Cherries.......... Kiraz Melon..............Kavun Fig ............... İncir Mulberry.........Dut Orange............ Portakal Plum................Erik Peaches........... Şeftali Strawberries.....Çilek Pear................. Armut Tangerines.......Mandalina Pineapple......... Ananas Watermelon.....Karpuz

Drinks - "İçecekler" Apple juice..... Elma suyu Ice ............. Buz No ice............. Buzsuz With ice.......... Buzlu Dry/Sweet....... Sek /Dömisek

Cherry juice.....Vişne suyu Mineral water..Maden suyu Orange juice....Portakal suyu Water...............Su

MISCELLANEOUS LANGUAGE Thank you............... Teşekkür ederim, mersi or sağolun Good morning.......... Günaydın Good evening........... İyi akşamlar Good day (bye)......... İyi günler 53

MISCELLANEOUS LANGUAGE Good night.............................. İyi geceler I don't know............................ Bilmiyorum I don't understand................... Anlamıyorum I want...................................... İstiyorum Little / Enough......................... Az / Yeter Excuse me............................... Affedersiniz / Pardon Hello / How are you?............... Merhaba / Nasılsınız? Fine, thank you....................... İyiyim, teşekkür ederim To the polite welcoming:......... "Hoş geldiniz" You reply:................................ "Hoş bulduk" See you later............................ "Görüşürüz" Goodbye.................................. "Hoşçakal" You reply:................................ "Güle güle" Bless you (after sneezing)......... ''Çok yaşa'' You Reply:............................... ''Sen de gör'' When someone feels ill:.......... "Geçmiş olsun" When someone has died:......... "Başınız sağolsun" Please................ Lütfen Correct/Wrong... Doğru/Yanlış Early/Late.......... Erken/Geç Good/Bad.......... İyi / Kötü Help.................. Yardım edin More please....... Daha lütfen

No/Yes............Hayır/Evet Okay..............Tamam This/That.......Bu / Şu Too much.......Çok fazla What/How?....Ne / Nasıl? Who/Why?.....Kim /Niçin?

MONTHS OF THE YEAR - "AYLAR" January.............. Ocak February.........Şubat March............... Mart April...............Nisan May................... Mayıs June................Haziran July.................... Temmuz August............Ağustos September......... Eylül October..........Ekim November......... Kasım December.......Aralık Month............... Ay Year................Yıl 54

NUMBERS 0......Sıfır 11.........Onbir 1......Bir 12 etc...Oniki 2......İki 20.........Yirmi 3......Üç 30.........Otuz 4......Dört 40.........Kırk 5......Beş 50.........Elli 6......Altı 60.........Altmış 7......Yedi 70.........Yetmiş 8......Sekiz 80.........Seksen 9......Dokuz 90.........Doksan 10....On 100.......Yüz

200 etc.............. İkiyüz 1,000 .............. Bin 2,000 etc........... İkibin 1,000,000.......... Milyon 1,000,000,000... Milyar First................... Birinci Second............... İkinci Third................. Üçüncü Last................... Son 1/2..................... Yarım 1/4..................... Çeyrek

PLACES Airport............. Havaalanı Bus station....... Otogar Castle............... Kale Embassy of....... Büyükelçiliği Hotel................ Otel Motel............... Motel Night Club....... Disco-Bar Park.................. Park Post office......... Postane Sea................... Deniz Shopping Mall.. Alışveriş Merkezi Theatre............ Tiyatro Vet.................... Veteriner .........................

Art Gallery......Sanat Galeri Cinema...........Sinema Dentist............Dişçi Hospital...........Hastane House..............Ev Museum..........Müze Office ..............Büro Pension............Pansiyon Repair Garage..Tamirci Shop................Dükkan Ski Center.......Kayak Mrk. Train Station...Tren Garı Zoo....Hayvanat Bahçesi

SEASONS OF THE YEAR Autumn............ Son bahar Spring............... İlkbahar Rain................. Yağmur Fog................... Sis Wind................ Rüzgar

Summer...........Yaz Winter.............Kış Snow ...............Kar Storm...............Fırtına Sun..................Güneş 55

SHOPPING

Change / Money.................. Bozuk para / Para How many?......................... Kaç tane? How much is it?.................. Ne kadar? / Kaç lira? Can you change money?..... Para bozar mısınız? Can I try this on?................ Bunu deneyebilir miyim? A larger / smaller size.......... Daha büyük / küçük beden It is very expensive / cheap........Çok pahalı / ucuz There is / is not.........................Var / yok

Art........................ Sanat Leather....... Deri Beautiful............... Güzel Letter.......... Mektup Big / Small............ Büyük / Küçük Notepad...... Defter Book..................... Kitap Old / New... Eski / Yeni Brass.................... Pirinç Paper .......... Kağıt Clothes................. Elbise / Kıyafet Pen............. Kalem Copper................. Bakır Shoes.......... Ayakkabı Cotton.................. Pamuk Silk............. İpek Crafts................... El sanatları Silver.......... Gümüş Gold..................... Altın Wool........... Yün TIME What is the time?.. Saat kaç? Minute....... Dakika

At what time?....... Saat kaçta? Afternoon............. Öğleden sonra Before................... Önce Closed.................. Kapalı Early..................... Erken Evening ............... Akşam Late...................... Geç Later..................... Sonra Morning .............. Sabah

Night.......... Gece Now............ Şimdi One Hour... Bir saat Open ........ Açık Time (hour).Saat Today.......... Bugün Tomorrow... Yarın When?........ Ne zaman? Yesterday.... Dün

TRAVEL “SEYAHAT” I want a ticket ......................... Bir bilet istiyorum When does it leave?.................. Ne zaman kalkıyor Where is the ...?....................... ......nerede? Where are you going?............... Nereye gidiyorsunuz? 56

Car “Araba” Car / Driving licence................Araba / Ehliyet Can I park here?.......................Buraya park edebilir miyim? Full tank please........................Doldurun (tam depo), lütfen I want to hire a car...................Bir araba kiralamak istiyorum No parking...............................Park yapılmaz No stopping..............................Durmak yasaktır Fuel: Normal / Super ...............Benzin: Normal / Süper Diesel / Unleaded ....................Motorin / Kurşunsuz Parking allowed for one hour....Azami park 1 saat Slippery road............................Kaygan yol The car has broken down.........Araba bozuldu (Arızalandı) There has been an accident......Bir kaza oldu We are in a hurry......................Acelimiz var We are lost...............................Kaybolduk Accident.................Kaza Air .........................Hava Battery ..................Akü Caution! (Danger)..Dikkat! Tire........................Lastik Roadworks..............Tamirat

Fire / Help!.... Yangın / İmdat! Jack............... Kriko No parking.... Park yapılmaz Oil................ Yağ Slow.............. Yavaş Stop.............. Dur

Hotel I want a map / timetable........ Bir harita / tarife istiyorum Bag / Suitcase / Hanger........... Çanta / Bavul / Elbise askısı Bathroom / Shower / Towel..... Banyo / Duş / Havlu Bed / Pillow / Blanket.............. Yatak / Yastık / Battaniye Chair...................................... Koltuk - Sandalye Hot / Cold Water .................. Sıcak / Soğuk Su Plug (Elec) / Plug (sink)........... Fiş / Tapa Room (Single / Double)........... Oda (Tek / Çift) Soap / Shampoo...................... Sabun / Şampuan Toilet paper / Clean towels..... Tuvalet kağıdı / Temiz havlu I want a double/single room... İki/tek kişilik oda istiyorum I want to change the room..... Odamı değiştirmek istiyorum Please wake us at 6 am........... Lütfen bizi altıda uyandırın 57

V. TRAVEL - DISCOVER TURKEY AROUND TURKEY BY AIR

Turkish Airlines, also known as THY, Lufthansa and Pegasus Airlines are among carriers offering services from Ankara’s international and domestic terminal at Esenboğa Airport, which opened for operation in 2006. For carriers flying through İstanbul is the only choice. Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey. Stateowned carrier operates scheduled services to 202 international and 41 domestic cities. Turkish Airlines’ subsidiary Anadolu Jet operates domestic and international flights on behalf of Turkish Airlines. The airline was founded on 23 April 2008 as a low-cost branch of the Turkish national airline. Turkish Airlines and Anadolu Jet are now complemented by smaller carriers such as Atlas Jet, Onur Air, Sun Express and Pegasus Airlines whose fares can sometimes be considerably cheaper than THY and Anadolu Jet. The most frequent domestic flight route is Ankara Istanbul and vice versa. This flight takes approximately one hour. Flights arrive and depart from Esenboğa Airport, approx. 25 kms northeast of Ankara and a 35-minute drive from central Ankara (during non-rush hour periods). Flights are reasonably cheap if you make early reservations. THY offer certain discounts to sports groups, old age pensioners, students and children on international departures and only for children on domestic departures. For the last few years there are plenty of direct flights from Ankara to European Cities. These direct flights are mostly offered by THY (www.thy.com.tr), Anadolujet (www.anadolujet.com. tr, Lufthansa (www.lufthansa.com) and Pegasus Airlines (www. flypgs.com). Please visit their web pages for detailed info. THY, mostly fly through İstanbul to New York, major European Cities and Asia. You may also find flights from İstanbul to Abu Dhabi by GULF AIR, to Athens by OLYMPIC AIRLINES, to Amsterdam by KLM, to Copenhagen by SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES (SAS), 58

to Dubai by EMIRATES, to London by BRITISH AIRWAYS, to New York by DELTA AIRLINES, to Munich and Frankfurt by LUFTHANSA, to Rome by ALITALIA, to Paris by AIR FRANCE, to Pekin by AIR CHINA; to Singapore by SINGAPORE AIRLINES, to Tel Aviv by EL-AL, to Tokyo by JAPAN AIRLINES, to Zurich by SWISS AIR.

BY RAIL The wide network of the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) connects most major cities such as Ankara, İstanbul, İzmir and Eskişehir providing alternatives to air and road service. The Turkish State Railways started building high-speed rail lines in 2003. The first section of the line, between Ankara and Eskişehir, was inaugurated on March 13, 2009. It is a part of the 533 km Istanbul to Ankara high-speed rail line. Second high speed line from Ankara to Konya is available since June 2011. The third high-speed railway line, which will connect the capital city of Ankara with largest population centre of Istanbul, and serve more than 17 million people. 12 million journeys per year are made between the two cities, stretching the mix of road and conventional rail lines to their limits. The High Speed Train project is expected to be completed in 2014.

BY ROAD A comprehensive network of long distance buses, which are inexpensive, operate between the major cities. They provide a clean, comfortable service with a strict “no smoking” regulation. Ankara’s main bus station (AŞTİ) is adjacent to the Konya highway. Ulusoy/Varan which is one of the best coaches, depart from their own terminal on the Eskişehir highway. Check with your hotel for bus schedules (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Bus Companies). Should you be traveling with your own car there are numerous good garages, which will service and repair it on the spot. Spare parts are readily available and Turkish mechanics are well educated in the repair of both Turkish and foreign cars. Of the many vehicle repair workshops you’ll see: Oto Lastik (for tiers), Oto Elektrik (for wiring) or Oto Eksoz (for exhaust systems) are among the best. 60

The use of seat belts for the driver and front seat passenger is compulsory. You must also carry a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and a red-reflector warning triangle. Motorcycle riders and passengers must wear crash helmets. For any further information and/or assistance please call the Turkish Touring and Automobile Club (See USEFUL ADDRESSES Governmental Institutions). The main road surfaces are asphalt and there are increasingly more dual carriage ways and motor ways. People drive on the right and usually conform to the highway code which is similar to European countries. On the arterial roads, traffic can be very heavy and frustrated drivers take risks. A 110 km/h speed limit is imposed outside urban centres and 50 km/h in urban centres. Considering the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size and the rough terrain, the roads are relatively good and it is possible to cover great distances in a short time. Employ extra caution at all times: the accident rate in Turkey is very high. Normally the calmest of people, Turks lose all their inhibitions behind the wheel of a vehicle. Cars and other vehicles, especially farm vehicles, sometimes have faulty lighting or no lighting at all, so it is best to avoid driving after dark. Fuel stations are well distributed over all roads, and those on the main highways often have service stations and restaurants, and are open around the clock. Unleaded fuel (kurĹ&#x;unsuz petrol and Diesel) are available at all stations. CAR RENTAL is relatively expensive. With the major companies, a car may be returned in a different town. Most types of saloon car are available for self-drive rentals, the more luxurious Mercedes and/or BMWs however, are mostly chauffeur-driven. Do check insurance details and breakdown back-up before entering into any rental agreement (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Car Rental & Travel Agencies).

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BY SEA Turkey is surrounded by sea on three sides, by the Black Sea in the north, the Mediterranean in the south and the Aegean Sea in the west. In the northwest there is also an important internal sea, the Sea of Marmara, between the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus that connects the Black Sea. Local ferries in İstanbul and İzmir are comfortable and convenient. İstanbul Region and Sea of Marmara routes are operated by fast catamaran car ferries and passenger ferries. Catamaran ferries zoom across the Sea of Marmara from İstanbul’s Yenikapı Feribot Terminali to Güzelyalı (for Bursa), to Yalova (for İznik and Bursa), and to Bandırma (for Çanakkale and İzmir). Frequent car ferries are also cross the Dardenelles between Gelibolu and Lapseki, and Eceabat and Çanakkale. These ferries are all operated by IDO (İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri A S). For Reservations; 444 4 436 Marmaray Rail Tube Tunnel provides a commuter rail system in İstanbul since Oct. 2013, connecting Halkalı on the European side with Gebze on the Asian side with and uninterrupted, modern, high capacity commuter rail system. In summer season, several car and passenger services operate between Çeşme (the port west of İzmir), and Brindisi and Ancona in Italy. Ferries and passenger catamarans connect Greece’s Aegean islands with the Turkish mainland, providing frequent service from the port of Marmaris, Bodrum and Çeşme. Ferries also cross to Turkish Cyprus from several cities along Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, including Alanya, Mersin and Taşucu (Silifke). Blue voyage; a yacht or gulet cruise along Turkey’s Aegean or Mediterranean shores is highly recomended. You can reserve your yacht or cabin for an unforgetable and breath taking vacation. Many international cruise ships call at Turkish ports, especially İstanbul, Marmaris, Bodrum, Kuşadası and at Dikili on the north Aegean coast and Antalya on the Mediterranean coast.

TRAVEL GUIDE Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains and lakes that offers the holiday maker a complete change from the worries and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most parts of Turkey have an ideal climate, providing perfect conditions in which a visitor can relax on sandy beaches or enjoy the peace of mountains and lakes. The ski season is between November and April. Turkey, with its magnificent past, is a land full of historic treasures covering twelve successive civilizations. Even a person who spends only a little time in Turkey can see something of this great past. There is no doubt though that one visit will not be enough. You will want to come back again and again as you discover one extraordinary place after another. All of them, no matter how different, have one thing in common, the friendly and hospitable people of this unique country! AEGEAN REGION Located on the western flank of Anatolia, İzmir is the capital of the Aegean region and a major port and commercial center. Some travelers use the city as a base to visit local sights such as ÇeşmeAlaçatı, which boasts landscapes of cultivated fields of aniseed, sesame and artichokes dotted with fig and gum trees. Çeşme has many Blue-flag bays and nearby Alaçatı is a favorite destination of windsurfers because of its year-round winds. Assos (Behramkale) is a charming seaside hamlet facing the island of Lesvos and stands in the shadow of the hilltop Temple to Athena - perfect for a getaway. Just south of Assos is Ayvalık, a quaint coastal resort town where many Turks from İzmir and İstanbul have bought holiday homes. Bergama, 65

famous for its ancient library and medical center, is an attractive farming town with lots to see. Foça, once called ancient Phocea, is now a beautiful resort with safe swimming and windsurfing, as well as an array of restaurants, bars and other pleasures. Ephesus, located south of İzmir near the town of Seljuk, is perhaps the most important archaeological site in the Mediterranean with its amphitheater and ancient library. Ephesus boasts one of the seven churches of Asia, referred to in the Book of Revelation of The Holy Bible. Nearby Kuşadası is a bustling beach resort and a popular port of call for cruise ships. Bodrum, at Turkey’s southwestern tip, is perhaps Turkey’s most popular center for tourism and yachting. Distinguished by its medieval castle and sweeping marina, Bodrum was known as Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times and its Mausoleum of Mausolus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. MARMARA REGION The Marmara region is located in the northwestern corner of Turkey and bridges Asia and Europe. This region hosts İstanbul, the largest city in Turkey. With its seaside location, bustling markets, ancient mosques and museums, İstanbul is one of the most tantalizing tourism attractions in the world and is worth extending your stay just to catch a glimpse of it, if only for a day. İstanbul can be reached from all of Turkey’s major cities and serves as a hub for international flights in and out of Turkey. There are more than a half dozen flights to İstanbul from Ankara each day on Turkish Airlines, while a trip by road takes four to five hours. If a day in İstanbul is all you have then head for Sultanahmet, where the city’s best known treasures are to be found. The Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, the St.Sophia Museum and the Grand Bazaar are all within walking distance of each other and, if you plan strategically, they can be seen in one day. The city of Edirne, the capital of the Ottoman Empire for 75 66

years, is 200 kilometers west of İstanbul near the border with Greece. As well as being an important trading post for goods to Greece and Bulgaria, the city has many historical and architectural sites. Its main attraction is perhaps the Selimiye Mosque, which was built by Sultan Selim II in 1575 and designed by Ottoman master architect Mimar Sinan. The mosque has the highest minarets in Turkey. For sports fans, just outside Edirne is Kırkpınar; the center of Turkish grease wrestling. Turkish Thrace, of which Edirne is a part, is perhaps best known for the Dardanelles (Hellespont, Çanakkale Boğazı), the strategic waterway controlling access between the Aegean, Marmara and Black Seas. On the north side of the Dardanelles lies Gallipoli, the site of fierce battles between the Ottoman army and British-led forces during World War I. Gallipoli also boasts beautiful coves, beaches and heather-clad highlands. South of the Dardanelles is the city of Troy, built 4,000 years ago and immortalized by the writings of Homer and Virgil. Ferry boats carry passengers and cars across the Dardanelles from İstanbul and a port nearby Gallipoli. MEDITERRANEAN REGION The mountainous coast between Marmaris and Mersin is perhaps the most beautiful and dramatic in Turkey. The city of Antalya lies at the center of this 800-kilometer stretch of coastline. The city, with a population well in excess of 1 million, has a charming historical harbor surrounded by old Ottoman houses and a museum displaying artifacts discovered at nearby archaeological sites. East of Antalya is Belek, with more than a dozen golf courses and long, sandy beaches, and the resort towns of Side and Alanya. Antalya is also an ideal base to visit archeological sites at Perge, Phaselis, Selge and Termessos. And for the more adventurous, there is river-rafting in Köprülü Kanyon National Park. West of Antalya lies Kemer, a small resort town reached by a coastal road meandering between mountain peaks and small coves. Further west is the ancient city of Olympos, with its magnificent beach and towering hills. Olympos makes an ideal stopping point for tourists traveling to the quaint harbor 67

towns of Kaş and Kalkan. Kaş was once the site of an ancient city Antiphellos is a small fishing, diving, yachting and tourist town. You can wander through the streets stopping to examine the souvenir shops that offer Turkish handicrafts, leather goods, silver items, cotton clothing, and handmade carpets. If you ever think of visiting beautiful Kaş, Villa Kibele is the perfect resort to enjoy a luxurious, quiet and relaxing Mediterranean holiday. It is a delightful new property overlooking the sea on the exclusive Çukurbağ Peninsula, close to the historical town of Kaş. Fethiye, which boasts the beautiful beach-lagoon of Ölüdeniz, now a national park. Marmaris, located further west towards Bodrum, is a town popular with British tourists and flanked by a hilly peninsula and tiny islands. Boats leave daily from Marmaris’s port to the Greek island of Rhodes. The eastern Mediterranean region also has numerous attractions. A mountainous, tree-clad coast stretches east from Antalya via Alanya to Mersin (İçel), a modern port city with 68

ferries serving the Northern Cyprus. Nearby Tarsus is said to be the birthplace of St Paul and the adjacent Kızkalesi, once a simple seaside village, has grown into a popular resort due to its proximity to the island fortress of Kız Kalesi (“Maiden’s Castle”). Just north of Mersin is Adana, Turkey’s fourth-largest city and a center of Turkey’s cotton industry. Its tropical and humid climate guarantees high temperatures all year round. Antakya (Hatay), set back from the coast east of Adana and Mersin, is an ancient city with numerous Roman remains and beautiful mosaics.

SOUTHEASTERN ANATOLIA REGION Southeastern Anatolia, with its rich archaeology and spicy foods, is a relatively undiscovered part of Turkey bordering Iraq, Iran and Syria. One of its major attractions is Mardin, an ancient trading town inhabited by ethnic Arabs and Kurds. Mardin’s meandering streets are flanked by old Arab houses, several of which have been converted into small, cosy hotels. The town boasts magnificent views across a vast plain towards the Syrian border and its rear is dominated by an ancient fortress. Other places of interest in and around Mardin include the Kasimiye Medresse and the Grand Mosque. The Zeferan Monastery, founded in 762 A.D. by the region’s Christian population, also shouldn’t be missed. Three hours west of Mardin along the Syrian border is the mystical city of Urfa, known as the birthplace of the biblical patriarch Abraham. Urfa is also home to Ainzelha, a small citycentre lake crammed with millions of fish, and an impressive covered bazaar with ancient carpets and tapestries. Urfa is an ideal base to visit Mount Nemrut, an extraordinary natural landmark which climbs to an altitude of 8000 ft (2,400 meters). Nemrut’s summit is strewn with ancient statues and capped by a man-made peak of crushed rock. Antiochus built the entire complex approximately 2,000 years ago as a monument to his “divine ancestry.” 69

EASTERN ANATOLIA REGION Eastern Anatolia is the highest geographical region in Turkey, boasting mountains such as Mount Ararat, which soars skyward to a summit of 16,850 feet (5,140 meters). Local travel companies in Ankara and İstanbul organize 3-day treks up Ararat. Although the climb is not treacherous be sure to bring a good pair of walking shoes. The Ararat region is also home to İshak Paşa Palace and Doğubeyazıt Castle. A two-hour drive east of Ağrı lies Erzurum, the largest provincial capital in the region. The city’s main attraction is perhaps the Twin Minaret Madrasah, built in the Seljuk Period. The Grand Mosque, Lala Mustapha Pasha Mosque and Uc Kumbetler are also worth visiting. Erzurum is also a popular destination for skiers. The Palandöken Ski Center is just 5 km from the city. The resort boasts the longest and steepest pistes in Turkey. Driving 5 hours south, you will reach the town of Van, located on the southeastern shores of Lake Van, Turkey’s biggest lake. Take a boat out from the Van’s western shoreline to Akdamar, a 10th century Armenian church built on a tiny island of the same name. The facade of the church, recently converted into a museum, is covered with reliefs from the Old and New Testament.

NORTHEASTERN BLACK SEA REGION The northeastern Black Sea region, with its towering mountains, lush, green meadows and quaint fishing towns is perhaps the most outstanding area of natural beauty in Turkey. Travelers often begin 70

a tour of the Black Sea at Trabzon, the region’s most important port. The city’s attractions include the Ayasofya (Saint Sophia) Museum, constructed in the 13th century, and the magnificent Sumela Monastery, cut into a cliff on a mountain towering above the city. The monastery is vast, with a library, church, chapel, accommodation for its resident priests, and a natural spring said to contain holy water. Northeast from Trabzon is the port town of Rize, the centre of Turkey’s tea-producing industry. The Tea Festival, a contest for Turkey’s best tea grower, is held in the town each summer. The mountainous coastline around Rize is dramatic and stretches north towards the Georgian border.

NORTHWESTERN BLACK SEA REGION Many of the mountain villages and fishing towns nearby the Black Sea have retained the traditional wooden architecture of the region. A perfect example of this unique style is Safranbolu, a steady 3-hour drive northwest from Ankara. Much of the housing in Safranbolu has been converted by local residents into hotel accommodation and restaurants, where visitors can sample traditional Black Sea fare. An hour or two north of Safranbolu is Amasra (Sesamos), known as the “pearl” of the western Black Sea region. The town, founded in 6th century BC, is located on a peninsula backed by towering hills. In August visitors flock to Amasra’s beaches, where the weather is cooler than the stifling heat of the Mediterranean. West of Amasra is the town of Bolu, located approximately half-way between İstanbul and Ankara. From Bolu you may travel to the picturesque Lake Abant, some 25 km south or you may also travel to Kartalkaya which is a popular ski resort with its breathtaking nature. Another of Bolu’s natural wonders is the Yedigöller (Seven Lakes) National Park, which nestles in a steep bowl surrounded by lush mountains.

CENTRAL ANATOLIA The plateau of Central Anatolia is the heartland of modern Turkey. It is home to the incredible “moonscape” terrain of Cappadocia, as well as several towns and cities founded by the Hittites 3000 years ago. Ankara, Turkey’s capital, is located squarely in the middle of this vast landmass. Perhaps the city’s most visually impressive structure is the Grand Mausoleum of Turkey’s founder and first president Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Nearby the mausoleum and below Ankara’s medieval castle is the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which displays ancient artifacts and manuscripts to charter the lives and history of the Anatolian people. For more information on Ankara please see page 84. Around Ankara you can discover important examples of early Anatolian civilization such as Boğazkale (Hattusas), the 3000-year-old capital of the Hittite Empire. Only the foundations of the city remain, but the site is striking and the reliefs of Yazilikaya provide visitors with a stark impression of how the Hittites once practised their ancient religious ceremonies. About 100 kilometers southwest of Ankara lies Gordion, which houses the tomb of the fabled King Midas, ruler of Phrygia 2700 years ago. Cappadocia, a three-hour drive southeast of the capital should be on everyone’s list of must-sees. Cappadocia is an incredible volcanic moonscape filled with lavishly decorated cave churches, underground cities and unique cave hotels. For more information; please see page 170. About 100 kilometers east of Cappadocia is Kayseri, one of the most important industrial centers of the Central Anatolian region. Kayseri is a centre of Turkey’s textile and food industries, and is also known for carpet weaving, copper production and leather processing. There are also numerous historical sites around Kayseri belonging to the 72

Beylics, Seljuk and Ottoman Periods. Towering over Kayseri is Erciyes, the third highest mountain in Turkey. Erciyes has a ski resort where the season runs from November to April. Konya, capital of the Seljuks, boasts a marvelous array of Seljuk buildings and the tomb of Jelaleddin Rumi, founder of the whirling Dervish movement. The great Turkish philosopher Mevlana, who believed that mystical unity with God could be reached by means of the ‘Sema’, a whirling dance performed by the dervishes, lived in Konya and developed a large following here. Each December, Konya hosts the `Mevlana Week,’ which includes performances of the ‘Sema’. Just south of Konya lies the Neolithic settlement of Çatalhöyük, recognized as the world’s oldest human settlement. Northwest is the city of Eskişehir, where the rare clay-like mineral meerschaum is mined. Kütahya, just south of Konya, is famous for its beautiful colored glazed tiles. The town of Sivas, 300 kilometers east of Ankara, has fine examples of Seljuk architecture, a medieval mosque and hospital, and a thermal spa. Kangal dogs are native to Sivas, where they have been employed for centuries as guardians of sheep and goats.

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10 Great Things to do in Turkey! 1- Bosporus is one of the world's most beautiful and important straits. Among the must-see sites of Istanbul and adorned with lights on both sides, the amazing scenery of the Bosporus can be enjoyed by taking a refreshing boat excursion. 2- Cappadocia is one of nature's most exquisite and unique regions worth sightseeing by taking a hot air balloon ride over the astonishing landscape at sunrise. 3- Visitors to the Turkish Riviera should not miss the chance to join a blue cruise tour along the azure shores of Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris, Kaş and Kalkan located by the fascinating Aegean and Mediterranean seas. 4- The Seb-i Aruz ceremony commemorating the death of Mevlana from December 7 to 17 in Konya every year is a highly interesting cultural event. Getting acquainted with the Mevlevi culture and seeing the whirling dervishes will provide you with unique vacation memories of spiritual and cultural significance. 5- Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the extraordinarily beautiful and ancient sites of Troy, Hierapolis and Cappadocia are certainly worth the visit that will give your Turkey vacation its final touch. 6- Istanbul's Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Ethnographic Museum are among the must-see sites that will complete your vacation by adding a flair of antiquity. Particularly history enthusiasts will be delighted to explore Anatolia’s rich history. 7- Located in Ankara, the Atatürk Mausoleum and the Atatürk and the War of Independence Museum are among the other must see sites of Turkey. Both places are of great historical and symbolic value denoting the hard- earned independence of Turkey commemorating the savior of the nation and founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. 8- Anatolia is also the heart of all established religions. Vacationers should not miss the chance to trace the landmarks of the Abrahamic faiths across the natural landscape of Anatolia and sight see major religious sites such as the House of the Virgin Mary in Izmir, Sumela Monastery in Trabzon, and the Monastery of Saint Nicholas in Antalya province. 9- Visitors who want to enjoy unique experiences should definitely visit the quaint traditional Turkish baths before they leave Turkey. 10- Gourmets should definitely not miss the chance to taste the traditional kebabs, pastries, diverse kinds of baklava, Turkish coffee, ayran and syrups which are the most delicious specialties of Turkish culinary culture. 74

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CAPPADOCIA Without question, Cappadocia is one of Turkey’s most unique and breathtakingly beautiful regions. This is the land of the so-called fairy chimneys: The cone-like stone formations with boulders perched miraculously on their pinnacles, stretch for miles around the towns of Ürgüp and Göreme. Violent volcanic eruptions ten million years ago from Mount Erciyes, Hasan and Melendiz covered the plateau surrounding Nevşehir with tufa; a soft, white, stone comprised of lava, ash and mud. Rains, floods, winds, heat and time combined to erode the rock into this extraordinary landscape, frequently referred to as Turkey’s “open air museum.” The soft texture of the stone provided settlers with an ideal building material. Inhabitants carved out houses, churches and entire underground cities, which survive till this very day. Indeed, Cappadocia developed into an important monastic centre of the Byzantine empire as witnessed by the elaborate frescoes that can be seen on the walls of the numerous churches and chapels scattered across the area. In many ways, with its surrealistic landscape Cappadocia still seems like a lost world, which has changed little over the centuries. 78

Today Cappadocia forms a rough triangle starting about 272 kilometers south east of Ankara between Nevşehir, Kayseri and Niğde. The main places to visit are the small towns of Göreme, Ürgüp, and Avanos, which also form a small triangle. There are an estimated three thousand rock churches in the area between Kayseri, Niğde, Gülşehir, and the spectacular Ihlara and Zelve valleys. New caves, new “underground cities” and even churches continue to be discovered. Some of the finest rock churches can be seen at the so-called Open Air Museum in Göreme. They include the Church of St. Basil and the Elmalı Church, which have beautiful wall and ceiling frescoes. Don’t forget to visit the Nunnery or Kızlar Kalesi which is a six-storey monastery with room for over 300 nuns and a lovely cruciform church. Avanos, lying on the banks of the Kızılırmak river, is famous for its carpet weaving and pottery ateliers. And Ürgüp is renowned for its carved stone houses, though these are now outnumbered by a wide array of hotels, pensions, and souvenir shops, which have proliferated in recent years. Be sure to spend some time in Uçhisar, which remains the least spoiled of the Cappadocian villages. It is best known for the huge rock formation once used as a fortification. This rock is the highest peak in the region and provides a spectacular view of the whole of Cappadocia. You can use Uçhisar as a base for a hike through the lush “Pigeon Valley” which lies at the foot of the town. The Ihlara Valley lined by rock churches is even more spectacular. The region is also famous for its carpets, delicious wines and simple, yet tasteful, pottery. Horseback riding, skiing (on the nearby Erciyes slopes) and hot air ballooning are among the many activities organised by very professional companies (See USEFUL ADDRESSES - Cappadocia Hotels).

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VI. ANKARA ANKARA ORIENTATION Ankara; the once staid Turkish Capital, is well on its way to becoming one of Turkey’s vibrant and diverse metropolises. Life is easy in Ankara, especially for families with children. Distances are manageable, traffic is still relatively light, and crime remains bliss filly low. Ankara is also pleasantly green. A small provincial town until 1923, Ankara has expanded greatly from the tiny area around the old citadel walls (Ulus) where Atatürk first made his headquarters, to enclose the hill village of Çankaya to the south. In fact Ankara had been a flourishing trade and administrative centre in Roman times. It is believed to have been the birthplace of King Midas of the fabled golden touch. It has been established with even greater certainty that Ankara was the summer capital of the Roman emperors around A.D. 400. The emperors are believed to have shifted their court to the cooler climes of Ankara to get away from the humidity and heat of the erstwhile Constantinople. For a taste of the ancient (which is decidedly rare in Ankara) there is no better place to start than the Ulus Square where stands a huge statue of Atatürk on horseback. The inscription on the statue is written in Ottoman letters as it dates back to the time before Turkey adopted the Latin alphabet in 1928. Downhill, across the road is the small building which used to house the first Turkish parliament or Grand National Assembly. From here, Kemal Atatürk orchestrated the national liberation struggle against Greece and the Allies, culminating in full independence in 1923. The Ankara Palas in Ulus is the oldest hotel in Ankara where Atatürk held conferences and entertained foreign dignitaries. Tastefully refurbished it continues in that role.

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Further along on Çankırı Caddesi stands a Roman column, known as Julian’s column, one of the few to survive outside İstanbul. Thought to date back from A.D. 360, it is one of the most impressive remains of Roman architecture in the city. Off the same avenue are the ruins of the Roman baths and the Temple of Augustus, which stands near the famous Hacıbayram mosque. The Roman Baths consist mainly of some rather unimpressive brick foundations. But there are also many pillars, tombstones and other remnants of the Roman city assembled here. The tombstones are often designed in the shape of a door and inscriptions on several of them are in Armenian and the dates show they were re-used in the last century. The Temple of Augustus situated at the back of the mosque, with which it shares a wall, was built by the Emperor whose name it bears. After his death it was converted into a Christian church under the Byzantines. On entering you will be struck by a Roman inscription in Greek and Latin chronicling the life and deeds of the Emperor, which are one of the most important sources of information on Augustus’ region. The Hacıbayram mosque and its environs will offer you a real taste of Islam. The mosque is one of the oldest in Ankara and dates originally from the 15th century. It is still active and is one of the main mosques, alongside the modern Kocatepe mosque in Kızılay, where funerals are conducted. Its namesake, Hacı Bayram, was the head of a dervish order who died in 1430 and believed in helping the poor and needy. A steady stream of visitors can be seen daily at his tomb located in the mosque complex, which also includes numerous Islamic bookshops. All manner of religious paraphenelia, including worry beads, ornate Korans, rosewater and headscarves can be found here. Be sure to dress modestly so as not to attract hostile looks.

Ulus is the oldest, and without question, the most colourful, part of Ankara. The focal point is the Ankara citadel, a complex of ancient crumbling double walls and classical columns, which date back to Roman times. In the narrow cobbled alleyways in and around the castle, life continues much as it did over 50 years ago. In Hamamönü you can feel the 1920’s Ankara. Hamamönü region which is the most ancient settlement of Ankara had become a living place with the restoration works which Altındağ Municipality started. Hamamönü attracts the attention of visitors with the restaurants for all budgets. You can have a tour in Hamamönü streets and visit the mansions and mosques in the region. Don’t forget to visit Art Street in Hamamönü. Ankara Kalesi (Ankara Citadel), the symbol of the town rises on a hill of 978 meter high. During Hittites era it has been built as a garrison however according to rumors Ankara King Midas had it built. Ankara Kalesi has hosted several civilizations at various periods of history and naturally had many repairs and restorations since then. During Galatians period the castle has been enlarged and city walls added and brought to a position completely overlooking the town. The stands near the entrance exhibiting various herbs, spice and kuruyemiş (dried fruits) will fascinate you and we strongly suggest you to taste some. Many of the run-down Ottoman houses inside the citadel’s walls have already been upgraded by local entrepreneurs and now operate as gift & antique shops, 90

carpet stores or traditional Turkish restaurants serving fish, kebabs and delicious sweets. Make sure to visit Pirinç Han, a small complex of antique shops with a lovely courtyard where you can drink tea and have a light lunch of Turkish style pancakes called gözleme. It is situated in a narrow street off Copper Alley and quite difficult to find, so ask for directions. The Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum is also worth a lookin. Located opposite the entrance to the citadel in a former caravanserai, this industrial museum shows a wide variety of exhibits on themes such as engineering, transport, medicines and scientific instruments. One of the museum’s highlights is its magnificent, airy courtyard, where traders once rolled out silks from China. When you have finished your museum visit or before, do not miss the lovely Çengelhan shops where you can find special handmade oya scarf, accessories and souvenirs at Cambaz, antique and handmade decorative products at Kibele and olive, olive oil and all about olive at Zeytinhane. (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Gift & Gourmet Shops). No trip to Ulus is worthwhile without a visit to the magnificent Museum of Anatolian Civilisations. Housed in a former bedesten (covered bazaar), which has been beautifully restored and now houses a unique world class collection of masterpieces from the Neolithic and Bronze ages, and the Assyrian, Phrygian, Urartu, Hellenistic, and Roman eras. But the most prized collection is a comprehensive array of Hatti and Hittite arts and crafts dating from the 2nd millennium B.C. (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Museums). Lining the road in the Sıhhiye district are the buildings of the Ankara University, the Embroidery Institute and the Opera House. Bakanlıklar is the area where some ministry buildings, as well as the Turkish Grand National Assembly, are found. Downtown Ankara is developing into a modern city, witnessed 92

by the numerous high rises that have sprung up over recent years. Designer boutiques, local and international fast food restaurants and coffee shops have become common & popular in the city. Continue up along Ankara’s main artery, Atatürk Boulevard through the city’s centre, Kızılay. This bustling commercial district is the central hub for buses, “dolmuş’s” and the metro. In Kavaklıdere, the avenue is lined with beautiful old embassy and government buildings. The Karum shopping mall is located adjacent to the Sheraton and Hilton hotels and a few minutes walk away from Tunal Hilmi, Ankara’s main upscale shopping strip. The three-storey mall houses nice boutiques, shops selling gold and silver jewelry, watches, PC equipment and mobile telephones. Carry on up Cinnah Caddesi towards Çankaya and you will see the Atakule Tower, which is a major landmark of Ankara. However the tower and its building is closed for renovation during 2014. The top of Atakule, at 125 metres, offers a magnificent view over the whole city. The President’s Palace and Prime Minister’s residence are also located in Çankaya. Many embassies are likewise located in Çankaya and / or in Gaziosmanpaşa (GOP) on the adjacent hill. Headquarters for the Land forces, Air and Naval commands and the Foreign Ministry which used to be on İsmet İnönü Bulvarı are gradually being moved to larger modern buildings along the Eskişehir highway. Besides the government buildings many other private companies and their head offices are moving to Söğütözü, the new and fast-developing business district of Ankara on the Eskişehir Highway. Night life in Ankara mainly consists of eating out, going to a bar, a movie or attending a concert. A whole string of charming restaurants and cafes have mushroomed along Arjantin and 93

Filistin Caddesi in the GOP area. Bestekar Street on Kavaklıdere is an other alternative for Pub & Bars. If you want to go further from the city center Park Caddesi in Çayyolu, Bilkent, Tepe Prime and its environs also offers much in the way of bars, restaurants and nightclubs that are patronised by university students as well as by business people. We would recommend in particular that you try the restaurants, cafes & pubs which are mentioned on Restaurants, Cafes & Pubs. Night life in Ankara is more crowded and more fun on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, if there are no special events organised on other days. If you wish to sample authentic Anatolian music try the bars in the Sakarya area in Kızılay. There are also some good fish restaurants and döner in Sakarya. No trip to Ankara is complete without a visit to the final resting place of the founder of modern Turkey, Kemal Atatürk. Atatürk’s Mausoleum, which dominates the Ankara skyline, is

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the symbol of the secular republic Atatürk built from the debris of the Ottoman Empire. The first thing every new government does is to visit the mausoleum to lay a wreath at his tomb. Visiting foreign dignitaries are expected to do likewise. An imposing structure, the mausoleum complex is built in a combination of styles reminiscent of Hittite and ancient Anatolian architecture. Each province contributed stone to the vast hall containing Atatürk’s tomb, where visitors stand in a minute of silence to pay respect to their most venerated leader. Vehicles used by Atatürk, including a vintage black cadillac, are housed in the main square. A superb museum containing his clothes and gifts from numerous world leaders offers an interesting insight into his life.

AROUND ANKARA BY BUS (Otobüs) uses are cheap, but at peak times especially, often very crowded and therefore, extremely uncomfortable. Buses operate a service all over the city, and route plan is available. The blue (Halk) city buses require payment at boarding and the blue & white city buses require an electronic card (which can be used for Metro & Ankaray) as you enter the bus and should be bought in advance. Cards are sold in minimum usage of 2 units. BY UNDERGROUND There are 2 routes of underground. Routes: Ankaray and Metro. The Ankaray route passes the main bus station (AŞTİ) - Bahçelievler - Kızılay - Cebeci and the Metro route; Kızılay - Ulus - Demetevler - Batıkent. They are both very comfortable, speedy and inexpensive. Work is soon to be completed on a third line connecting Kızılay to Çayyolu. Working hours are 06.00-24.00. Route map and electronic cards can be obtained from any underground station. BY DOLMUŞ (This service is unique to Turkey) A system of mini-buses operates around the town on set routes that takes you as far as you require. The prices change as for distance. The money is paid to the driver as you enter. This is a very practical means of transport and much cheaper than a taxi. BY TAXI Taxis are relatively inexpensive, plentiful and run on meters virtually everywhere. One red light indicates that the meter is running. The average day rate fare from the Kavaklıdere area to Esenboğa airport is approximately $50. In general, taxi drivers are considered to be honest. Request the meter be on and, if it is not functioning, negotiate a price before departure. Tipping is not expected, but for politeness or a special courtesy, a small sum is acceptable. Taxis are easy to identify with their bright yellow colour and the “taksi” sign on the car roof. They often sound their horns as they cruise the streets seeking passengers. 100

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ANKARA HOTELS The number of businessmen destined for Ankara is still on the increase, and hotel construction has kept pace with their needs. Ankara offers a solid hotel infrastructure for international meetings. Ankara Hilton’s proximity to the business district, government offices, embassies, shopping centers as well as prime residential areas, make it one of the most conveniently located hotels in Ankara. Büyükhanlı Park Apart Hotel in Çankaya offers apartment style accommodation. They provide a suitable alternative for business people traveling with families or remaining in Ankara more than a few days. Class Hotel is located in the hearth of the city. Class Hotel with its 40 pleasant rooms and reasonable prices will meet all your expectations… Crowne Plaza Ankara is located at the heart of cross-roads which surrounds Ankara. Its location allows you to reach embassies, business district , fair area , Congressium and Ministries fairly. They provide free internet service and parking. Fresh air windows are available in all their rooms. Dedeman Ankara with its 5 star comfort and traditional Dedeman Hospitality is highly recommended. It’s located in the city centre has 299 rooms, 6 meeting halls, executive lounge and excellent restaurants with Ankara view. Demora Hotel’s central location makes it an ideal point from which to explore the city. Exclusively designed hotel offers accommodation all featuring the highest level of comfort and style. It includes 70 standard rooms and 5 suites. Divan Ankara, is a strikingly designed boutique business hotel in Ankara with its finger on the pulse of the Turkish capital, designed to combine sophistication with a contemporary feel and superior functionality. It’s located in an exclusive business address within walking distance of key ministries, embassies and corporate headquarters. 102

Midas Hotel that offers 64 rooms is located adjacent to the central Kızılay district, the parliament and government ministries. Midas Hotel Haymana Thermal Spa this brand new hotel invites you to experience the traditional Turkish hospitality with their thermal water available in all facilities. Thermal water (44,5°C) is alleged to benefit the cures of rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, gynecological, liver and kidney diseases. You will feel physically and mentally relaxed... Hotel Midi Ankara is located in the exclusive Ankara district of Çankaya, near the Presidential Palace and several embassies. Hotel Midi offers 73 rooms, all with a wide range of amenities and also 6 meeting rooms for your business meetings. Mona Hotel, a picturesque structure set in the heart of Ankara, offers exclusive services during your business and leisure travels. Consist of 32 rooms and suites ready to meet all of your expectations. Neva Palas, is conveniently located in downtown on Küçükesat within walking distance to Kızılay, Tunalı Hilmi Avenue and shopping districts, has been serving its guests since 1996 with its sixty rooms, bar , restaurant, banquet and meeting rooms. Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara, an international accommodation with 202 comfortable, contemporary rooms and suites in the heart of Ankara. It is situated on the Old City’s main road just 22 kilometers from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport. It wows guests with its views of Amusement Park, Atatürk Mausoleum and the Citadel of Ankara. Swissôtel Ankara is located in Çankaya, an exclusive area of Turkey’s Capital, home to embassies and the Presidential palace. The hotel has easy access to the city centre as well as the shopping district. Hotel Tunalı is located on Tunalı Hilmi street, the business and entertainment centre of Ankara. With its convenient location and personalized service since 1969, it is an ideal hotel for your stay in Ankara.

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VII. OFF - DUTY ANKARA THINGS TO DO Art Galleries There are numerous art galleries in addition to the State Art Gallery in Ankara. There are often art exhibitions at Cultural Associations (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Selected Art Galleries / Cultural Centres and Assoc.). Book & Music Shops English language books, magazines and also latest music CDs and DVDs are available at selected shops. Bookish Store is the right address to buy your English books in Ankara. They sell only books in English and Magazines in various languages. (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Books and Music Stores). Cinemas Most cinemas feature films in English, with Turkish sub-titles. Please be aware that some movies are dubbed in Turkish. The advertisement will mention the word “Türkçe” if this is the case. The English language Hürriyet Daily News and major Turkish dailies such as Radikal, Hürriyet and Sabah list films and theatres where they are being shown. You can also buy tickets via internet, www.mybilet.com (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Cinemas / Cultural Centres and Associations). Concerts The Presidential Symphony Orchestra presents the works of classical music by Turkish and foreign composers on Fridays at 8 pm and on Saturdays at 11 am. The concert year begins in the first week of October and ends in the first week of May. SCA Music Foundation also can supply information regarding several other special events, such as The Modern Music Festival, The International Ankara Festival of Cinema, The Opera Weeks and The Theatre Weeks. Please check the days and times with SCA, as they may change or consult their monthly published leaflet “The Musical Events in Ankara”, which is distributed, free of charge. Also Bilkent Symphony Orchestra presents classical music through the year. “Bilkent Odeon” hosts open air concerts from June through September. To check on upcoming cultural events and concerts, you can visit www.biletix.com or www.mybilet.com and buy your tickets online. (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Concerts, Opera & Ballet). 106

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Sports and Recreation Ankara has a decent number of well equipped sport centres. Being a member of a sports club is becoming increasingly popular in today’s hectic city life. Besides sports centers there are some nice pilates and yogo studios where you can have private or group classes. Those who just want to have fun may go to Belpa for ice-skating, to Armada, Panora or Roll House for bowling, to Armada or Ahlatlıbel for carting, to MTG for Paintball on Eskişehir highway to Eymir Lake for cycling. Lectures The Turco-British, Turkish - American Associations and TÖMER have programmes of lectures and films on weekends and weekday evenings. (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Cultural Centres and Associations). Opera and Ballet Opera and ballet productions may be enjoyed at very little expense. However, tickets are difficult to purchase from the Opera Meydanı, a much easier way is to purchase them via internet; www.dobgm.gov.tr

ANKARA’S MAJOR CULTURAL EVENTS 17. International Ankara Jazz Festival

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25. International Ankara Film Festival Association of European Film Festivals

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31. International Ankara Music Festival Members of the Association of European Music Festivals organised by SCA Music Foundation

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20. International Ankara Cartoon Festival

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35. International Children Festival Organised by Turkish Radio Television

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6. International Ankara Tango Festival

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17. Int. Flying Broom Women’s Film Festival

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19. International Ankara Theatre Festival

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MUSEUMS (Closure days may vary) Museum of Anatolian Civilizations near Ankara Castle. One of the richest and best known museums in Turkey and the world. The “Hittite Museum”, once an old bedesten, has been beautifully restored and houses the finest collection of Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hatti, Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian, and Roman works and showpiece Lydian treasures. (08:30 - 17:00) Open everyday. Cer Modern The building -renovated disused train wagon- is an example of contemporary museum architecture. Cer Modern provides an important layer to the identity of Ankara, is a showcase to the capital and introduce visitors to arts of several disciplines. Within its 11,500 sqm area is a variety of artistic spaces, including a temporary exhibition gallery, photography gallery, museum shop, conference and multi-purpose lounge, artist residents’ studios, café and a sculpture park. The ground floor houses the main gallery where four exhibitions a year will be on display. Working closely with international museums and galleries. Closed on Mondays. Ethnographical Museum This museum was constructed in 1927 and was a temporary resting place for Atatürk’s remains. A bronze sculpture of Atatürk stands in the garden. A fine collection of artwork and folkloric artifacts from the Seljuk & Ottoman periods to the present is also on display. Closed on Mondays. Köşk Museum This was Atatürk’s residence between 1921 and 1932. It is located on the grounds of the Presidential Palace. Open Sunday only (13.30-17.00) or by appointment for private viewing. Liberation Museum - (War of Independence) This was the first Parliament Building from 1925 to 1961. It became a museum 109

in 1981. The War of Liberation was planned from here and the social, economic, military and cultural events in Turkey from 1920 to 1981 are recorded here. Closed on Mondays. Mausoleum of Atatürk (Anıtkabir) The final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is a giant marble structure built on a hill overlooking Ankara. Displayed here are his books, stamp collections and many of his personal possessions, as well as gifts from foreign dignitaries. Of great interest are his cars and the gun carriage that bore his body. (09:00 - 17:00) Open everyday. Natural History Museum Located on the grounds of MTA (Mineral Research and Exploration Institute) contains a splendid collection of fossils, rocks and prehistoric animals. Open everyday. Painting and Sculpture Museum A splendid collection of Turkish art from the late 19th century to the present day. Closed on Sundays. PTT Museum A collection started between 1880-1885 by the Postal Director İzzet Efendi. The museum was opened in 1982 and covers information on Turkish post, telegraph, telephone and stamps. Rahmi M. Koç Museum The RMK museum which you should also visit, opened a branch in Ankara, called “Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum”. It is located across the entrance of the citadel with its nice shops where you can find quality goods at reasonable prices. Railway Museum (TCDD) This is a tiny museum adjacent to the station, containing an assortment of Ottoman railway relics, old maps and Sultan Abdulaziz’s own railway furnishings and model locomotives. Atatürk’s railway carriage, left decorated as it was, stands beside the museum and may be viewed upon request. Closed on Mondays. Republic Museum This was used as the Parliament Building from 1920 to 1925. There is an exhibition featuring documents, pictures and models about the Independence War. Don’t miss 110

the Monument of Independence, which represents the struggle of the Independence War, which is also very close to the museum. Ulucanlar Prison Museum Ankara’s 81-year-old Ulucanlar Prison has opened its doors as a museum in 2011. The museum focuses on the chaotic pre-1980 period and features the objects of the convicts that stayed there. Also, there are 22 wax statues of prisoners placed inside prisoner dormitories and isolation chambers that are identical to their originals closed on Mondays.

PARKS Ankara has many delightful parks, most of these were established in accordance with Atatürk’s belief in the importance of trees and natural beauty. The closest ones to the centre of town are: the Botanical Garden (Çankaya), Gençlik Park (which also has an amusement park), Kuğulu Park (Tunalı Hilmi) and Seğmenler Park (between İran Caddesi & Atatürk Bulvarı), Ahlatlıbel (Oran lake view, outdoor sport facilities, golf driving range and carting), Altınpark (the biggest park in Ankara, on the road to the airport), Kurtuluş Park (has an ice skating facility), Harikalar Diyarı and Göksu Park. Aqua Vega in Nata Vega Shopping Mall (next to IKEA, Mamak) is the bigest aquarium in Turkey and Water World Aquarium in Keçiören (slightly northwest of the old city center) consists of 12 big, 7 small aquariums and an interaction pool.

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Ankara Castle or Citadel Its original construction date is unknown but a walk through the citadel is a walk into Ottoman times at the very least. Here one can imagine life before the Turkish Republic was born. Many of the old buildings remain with their typical upper storey balconies. In this area, people dress far more conservatively and one sees the women going about their daily duties wearing baggy trousers and fine muslin, beaded headscarves. Aslanhane Mosque (Citadel) This mosque was built by the Seljuks in 1290 as the Mosque of the Lion House (Aslanhane Camii), it is still used as a place of worship. Atatürk Forest Park (Atatürk Orman Çiftliği, Atatürk’s Farm) This is a quiet garden area just outside Ankara, four kms off the Eskişehir highway. One may wander in the garden and enjoy visiting a representation of Atatürk’s family home in Salonika. Ankara Zoo (Hayvanat Bahçesi) Offers a fairly modest display of animals. It still is an enjoyable outing. Don’t forget to taste the famous A.O.Ç. ice cream that is sold nearby. Column of Julian (Ulus) This fifteen metre high column situated in Ulus was erected in 362 AD, probably to commemorate a visit by the Roman Emperor Julian to the Apostate. Hacı Bayram Mosque (adjacent to the Temple of Augustus) was built in the early 15th century, restored by the famous Ottoman court architect Sinan in the 16th century, with Kütahya tiles added in the 18th century. The mosque was built in honour of Hacı Bayram Veli, whose tomb is next to the mosque. Temple of Augustus was built about 200 BC, in the Corinthian 112

style, during the 4th century AD it was turned into a church. The apsis section in red stone was used as a religious university in Ottoman times. Kocatepe Mosque Ankara’s largest mosque, built in the classical Ottoman style by the Özal government in the mid-1980’s, Kocatepe has been the focus of political controversy. Its size - it easily competes with Atatürk’s mausoleum on the Ankara skyline pro-secularists argue is a symbol of the rising influence of political Islam. Roman Baths Situated on Çankırı street in the Ulus district, these baths were built in honour of Asklepion, the goddess of health, in the 3rd century AD. The remains unfortunately only include the basement and first floor, but the typical features of a Roman bath are still easily recognisable. Roman Theatre The remains include the proscene (stage) and scene (backstage). Roman statues found here are exhibited at the Hittite museum. The audience section is still under excavation. Turkish Baths and Saunas Even if there is only an hour to spare, a visit to a “hamam” is well worthwhile. The teachings of Islam place great emphasis on cleanliness; there are public bath houses “hamam” in all Turkish towns since medieval times and many of the old marble baths are architecturally very interesting. Men and women bath separately, either in separate houses or using one “hamam” on different days. Having entered a “hamam”, the procedure is as follows: after leaving one’s clothes in a cubicle, one proceeds, wrapped in a towel “peştemal”, to go to the “göbek taşı”, which is a large, heated stone where one relaxes, perspires and is rubbed down and massaged by an attendant. One can then retire to a cooler room, should the heat become too overpowering. It will certainly be a memorable experience one will not regret! You should definitely go to Şengül Hamamı which was built in 15th century, restored in 19th century. This is a twin hamam with separate parts for men and women. Şengül Hamamı is one of the two historic hamams which are still in use in Ankara and it is located in the historic center of the city. (see USEFUL ADDRESSES Turkish Bath & Saunas) 113

TOURS AND SHORT TRIPS Amasra, a tiny jewel of a town on the Black Sea coast is also within easy distance of Ankara. Boasting two Byzantine castles and known as Sesamus in ancient times --it is mentioned in Homer’s lliad--Amasra is ideal for a quick weekend gateway. There are wonderful beaches, fish restaurants and good accommodation is plentiful. Beynam Woods, take the Konya highway south from Ankara and turn left towards Kırşehir; the woods are on the right. These woods are a remnant of the ancient forest that once covered much of Anatolia. Tamerlane the Hun hid his elephants here during a battle against the Ottoman Sultan Beyazıt. Use this same route also for a very beautiful alternative “backroad” to Cappadocia. Beypazarı, for a glimpse of Turkey’s Ottoman past go to Beypazarı, a delightful hillside town just 98 kilometers outside Ankara. Here you will find original wooden houses, with latticed windows and ornate balconies that have been beautifully preserved. Enjoy an authentic Turkish meal of stuffed vine leaves and lentil soup near 114

the town’s ancient mosque. If you visit Beypazarı you should definitely visit the ‘‘Living Museum’’ and ‘‘Turkish Bath Museum’’ Boğazkale(Hattuşaş), the ancient Hittite capital is 181 kms east of Ankara off the Samsun road. There are many ruins to see, the most extensive being those of the temple of the Storm God, Tesup, and its storerooms. The acropolis contains the government buildings, imperial palace and archives of the Hittite empire. Düden (or Kulu) and Seyfe Gölü, both these lakes are important for migrating birds on their spring and summer migrations; especially flamingos. Düden Gölü is just over an hour’s drive from Ankara and Seyfe Gölü lies near Kırşehir on the Kayseri road, 200 kms south from Ankara Gölbaşı (Mogan Lake) is a lake area situated 25 kms south of Ankara on the Konya highway. Ankara residents enjoy having a glass of rakı at one of the small cafes or a meal overlooking the lake at several restaurants. Gordion is 93 kms from Ankara, west along the E5 towards Eskişehir. Gordion was the capital of the Phrygian. It is also the place where Alexander the Great cut the Gordion Knot that gave him his key to Asia. The excavations may be viewed on the banks of the Sakarya river. It was at this river that Atatürk finally overcame the Greeks in 1923. A few hundred metres away is the earth tumulus of King Midas of legendary fame and a small museum. There are numerous (approx. 1000) thermal springs scattered throughout western Anatolia. The two nearest thermal spas with facilities for therapeutic treatments are in: Kızılcahamam Soğuksu (cold water) National Park is 80 kms from Ankara on the İstanbul highway. At a height of 1,730 metres above sea level, this park is surrounded by pine forests. There are some nice Termal Resorts which have conference halls, accommodation facilities and indoor/outdoor hot-spring pools. The water (37-47C) contains sodium, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and chlorine. Alleged to be good for drinking and bathing benefiting the cures of rheumatism, neuralgia, gall-bladder, liver, gynecological and digestive disorders. Lake Abant (Bolu)192 kms northwest of Ankara is a freshwater lake. It is a quiet oasis approximately 2½ hours drive out of the city on the İstanbul highway. It’s a perfect vacation and excursion spot with a natural beauty of its surroundings, which is covered with dense forests. 115

SHOPPING IDEAS Prices in Ankara tend to be lower than in İstanbul or the coastal resort towns. Ankara has plenty of nice and modern shopping malls. If you are a shopping fan you should visit the shopping malls in Ankara. The Armada Mall on the Eskişehir highway is not only a shopping mall, it offers a combination of everything that you interest. You may find various well-known brands together for shopping. Armada Life also offers paintball, bowling and go-kart activities for adults, cinema, cultural and sport activities for all. It is so enjoyable to spend time in open air restaurants serving delicious meals located in Armada Life Street. (See USEFUL ADDRESSES – Shopping Malls on page 165) Panora Shopping & Leisure Center is a gleaming shopping mall boasting a wide array of shops, brands, restaurant and cafes as well as a food court, cinema and sport complex. Panora is just a 10 minute drive from the city centre and definitely worth a visit. The atmosphere is coolly modern, luxury and commodious, prices are reasonable and the choices are extremely varied. Please ask for their interpreter service which will make your shopping easier and get your tax refund immediately. (See USEFUL ADDRESSES – Shopping Malls on page 165) But if you prefer street shopping you should go to Tunalı Hilmi Street, Kızılay, 7th Street in Bahçelievler or to Ulus for authentic & traditional shops. You may receive a “Tax Refund” for the items that you purchased in Turkey. The refund is made just to the travellers not to residents. Retailers that qualify for tax refunds must be “authorised for refund.” These retailers must display a permit received from their respective tax office. The retailer will make four copies of the receipt for your refund, three of which will be received by the 116

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purchaser. If photocopies of the receipt are received the retailer must sign and stamp the copies to validate them. Then you should apply to the tax refund office in the terminal before you go through passport control. After indicating your purchase receipt to the officer and filling the form, tax refund will be made. Open Air Market Every neighborhood has a weekly bazaar in Ankara. If you like shopping in local places you should definitely visit one of them. Besides fresh vegetables and fruits you may also find clothing, home accessories,diary products and more. For those interested in antiques, the Ayrancı antiques market, which is held on the first Sunday of every month near the Ayrancı police station, offers great bargains. Nişantaşı Bazaar is the most popular bazaar in Ankara for the last few years. You can find almost everything in this Bazaar at reasonable prices; export surplus goods with famous brands, underwear, shoes, food, artificial flowers, carpets, white appliances, electronic products, domestic and foreign glassware, accessories and many more. Some have portable changing rooms and provide credit card facilities. Brass & Copperware Many items are made from brass in Turkey. They include kebab skewers, firewood containers, bowls, cooking pots, trays which were common household goods in Ottoman times. and kettles. There is also a delightful selection from which to choose in copperware, that is if your briefcase can cope with bulging objects. Most people buy brass and copperware for decoration rather than using. Do visit the Bakırcılar Çarşısı or “copper alley” in Ulus, this is a street full of copper & brass shops near the citadel. You will see old pieces being polished and new pieces being made. Ceramics Turkish ceramics special. Turkey provides the supply of some of the most important materials necessary in the production of ceramics. Consequently, the use of superior materials brings about high quality products. This fact allows Turkey to raise the standard of quality worldwide. 118

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Many shops display plates, tiles, vases and sculptured birds in Kütahya pottery. It is traditionally painted by hand in blue and brown designs on a cream background. They are highly breakable but very beautiful. The best tiles are the old ones from İznik. The perfect place to find exceptional handmade gift items and special collectors can be found in Samanpazarı or Pirinç Han in Ulus. Turkish ceramics is a part of Turkish culture. Crystal and Glassware The local glass and crystal is of excellent quality and inexpensive. Paşabahçe is the leading manufacturer of Turkey since 1935. If you are looking for distinguished pieces of glassware, porcelain or crystal you should definitely visit Paşabahçe. If you are going for safety rather than originality stop at the internationally acclaimed crystal dealer. Gold played a major part in the advance of many Anatolian civilizations and evidence can still be seen to this day through ancient mine workings across some of the country’s largest modern day deposits. Turkey hosts some of the world’s largest gold deposits with a resource potential of up to 23 million ounces gold. With the power inherited from the ancient history of jewelry craftsmanship in Anatolia, Turkey has become one of the leading jewelry exporters of the world.

In Turkey gold is usually 14, 18 or 22 carat. Prices are “fixed” daily per ounce in US Dollars. For wide range of Jewelry Shops in ‘‘Karum Shopping Mall’’ are highly recommended. You should definitely visit Şansal Jewelry for distinguished designs, especially for gold & diamonds. Şansal Jewelry is providing and exculisive service since 1946. Also try ‘‘Büyük Çarşı’’ on Atatürk Bulvarı for a wide variety and cheap prices. Kilims and Carpets There are pile and flat weave carpets in an infinite variety of sizes, qualities and designs with prices to match, which the dealer will be delighted to discuss. Enjoy some 120

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Olive & Olive Products Especially in the western parts of Turkey, where olive trees grow abundantly, olive oil is the major type of oil used for cooking. The sandy soil conditions, sea breeze and unique varieties of olives in Turkey all contribute to many different tastes of olive oil. If you’d like to bring a distinguished gift to your home, you should visit Zeytinhane in Ulus. Here you’ll find everything about olives in one place. Wide range of olives and extra virgin olive oils, olive oil soaps, beauty products based on olive oil. And not to forget plenty of gift ideas with olive theme. Silver In jewelry is finely worked in intricate designs and often incorporates gem stones. Mirrors, trays, teaspoons, demi-tasse cups and ashtrays are all good buys. Look for the “900” stamp to verify the piece is really silver and not made from an alloy. Souvenirs These include backgammon sets, solitaire sets, onyx ornaments, alabaster and marble eggs, ashtrays, chess sets, brasstipped barbecue skewers, woollen shawls, T-shirts, address books, photograph frames and travel bags made from old and/ or new

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kilim pieces, Muslim prayer beads (Tespih), Cloisonne jewelry and blue eye-shaped charms (Mavi boncuk) to ward off the dreaded evil eye. Additionally, look out for headscarves edged with handmade lace/embroidery (oya), brightly coloured knitted socks from Central Anatolia, small needlework purses, and unique jewellery. You should definitely visit Cheap Charlie’s (Güven Hediyelik) store for varied Turkish Handmade Gifts & Accessories with very reasonable prices. They have alternative gifts not only from Ankara but from all the popular regions and cities. If you’re looking for new ideas for gift wraps and packing, at A&A on Tunalı Hilmi Street you will find everything you need from gift wrap, gift boxes to gift bags, candy boxes and ribbons… (See USEFUL ADDRESSES - Gift Shops). Textiles & Clothing The history of textile production in Turkey goes back to the Otoman Period. In today textiles and clothing are among the most important sectors of the Turkish economy and foreign trade. There are more than 40,000 textile and clothing companies, some of these companies are internationally known. You can find high quality products such as fabrics, draperies, clothings etc. at reasonable prices. Towels Turkey produces some of the best towels worldwide. They can be found in the most exclusive shops in Europe. Better still, if you have time, take a trip to Bursa, which remains famous for its Turkish baths and, therefore, not surprisingly, for its towels, since Ottoman times. Turkish Delight called “Lokum” is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. It may be purchased with or without added hazelnuts or pistachios, in several flavours and covered in powdered sugar or coconut. You can enjoy it with a cup of Turkish Coffee, tea, or just by itself. It is available at any of the pastry / cake / chocolate shops (pastane). 124

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SELECTED RESTAURANTS, CAFES, PUB Ankara boasts a wide variety of international and Turkish restaurants tailored to different tastes and budgets. The following restaurants and cafes in Ankara provide excellent service, quality and unique tastes. Turkish Cuisine: Fırıncı Orhan; Fresh, natural and top quality products are now available at Fırıncı Orhan Gourmet. You can also find traditional and exported organic goods. For bakery; hot and crunchy breads, begals, cookies, cakes and desserts. It offers exclusive Turkish cuisine, including Kebap, Pide and traditional foods to world cuisines. International Cuisine & Steak Houses Amarillo Grill, GOP: A Texas-style steak house and bar, the Amarillo is located in the popular district of GOP. The menu features T-bone steak, prime beef cuts, beef and chicken fajitas, pork spare ribs and sausages as well as a selection of salads and pizzas and a wide choice of snacks. Cafe Lins, Kavaklıdere & G.O.P. : You can enjoy the best examples of Austiran Food and International Cuisine with an excellent service. Both branches are tastefully decorated and have nice gardens. Café Swiss, Çankaya: Café Swiss is an all-day dining restaurant with both à la carte and buffet options, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in an relaxed, informal setting at the Swissotel Ankara. Greenhouse, Kavaklıdere: Offers top quality dishes from around the world at the Ankara Hilton Hotel. Hayal Kahvesi, Tepe Prime. It’s probably the best place to listen different bands. They offer a wide range of live music, 3-4 nights a week. You can also enjoy the delicious food & rich list of local and international beverages.

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Kirit Café, Ulus: Located in Ankara’s historical landscape, is a warm and cozy location where you can find a delicious cuisine in the past’s atmosphere with Turkish hospitality. The Lox Cafe, Kavaklıdere: Enjoy the wide menu with a great selection of sandwiches, pastas, wraps & salads. You should definitely have a desert after your meal especially the famous waffles in this friendly and cozy atmosphere. Robert’s Coffee, Oran: The selection of Robert’s Coffee includes original coffee, coffee blends, espressos, flavoured coffees, decaffeinated coffee and tea. The selection also includes gifts, supplementary products for coffee and tea making, and flavoured syrups. Washington Restaurant, Çukurambar is an elegant and fine dining restaurant serving you the best examples of Turkish and International Cuisine since 1955. In here you can have the tasteful specialties with a exclusive service. Üstkat Gastro Pub, Kavaklıdere: the only pub that serves Guiness, Bomonti, Tuborg and Efes draft beer all together... Offers several kinds of delicious snacks and food in a cosy and friendly atmosphere with the nice Kuğulu Park view. Chinese, Japanese and Thai Cuisine: Quick China Restaurant, GOP, Bilkent, Tepe Prime & Çayyolu: Which presents its customers with a visual feast in addition to its Sushi Bar, Thai and Far East cuisine, is far beyond a restaurant. Teppanyaki Alaturka, Çukurambar: You can have any meal you request grilled in front of you by your own chef on over 250o C flat surface grills. Teppanyaki Alaturka, brought this impressive grill method and the delicious Turkish tastes together. They also have a rich wine collection. Wok & Walk, GOP & Bahçelievler: You should definitely try the first Asian fast food restaurant in Ankara. You may be addicted to its healthy & tasty wok dishes. 7/24 open, delivery available. 128

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Indian/Far Eastern Cuisine: Spice Indian Curry House, GOP: If you would like to try different and tasty spicy food you should try Spice Indian Curry House for fine Indian/Pakistani/Srilanka/North African (with a few South Eeast Asian delights thrown in) an informal atmosphere in GOP. Italian Cuisine: La Gioia, Kavaklıdere: You will feel like you are in Italy. Excellent Italian food, perfect service, stylish atmosphere. It has a perfect setting for a business lunch, an intimate dinner or a family gathering. Mezzaluna Restaurant, GOP, Bilkent & Çayyolu: You may enjoy these Italian dishes and variety of wines in a very warm atmosphere. Service here is second to none.

Sea Food, Aegean & Mediterranean : Aklı Selim Kızkulesi Balıkçısı, GOP: you may enjoy the fresh fish, seafood and delicious hors d’oeuvres in a warm atmosphere with a winter garden. Sur Balık, Konya Yolu; Çukurambar serves its customers fabulous seafood dishes of the Mediterranean kitchen as well as the other international cultures. All recipies are prepared with extreme care for the health and the culinary delight of their customers. Komşu Restaurant, Çankaya offers you the magical Mediterranean and Aegean seafood, tasty Aegean herbs and unique local flavors with live music . Trilye Sea Food Restaurant, GOP: Every food is special and prepared to cook according to their guest’s tastes. The restaurant is located in a villa with a courtyard that is delightfully shaded by sour cherry, apricot and apple trees. 130

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TURKISH CUISINE Essentially Middle Eastern in its flavours and forms, the Turkish cuisine is enhanced by the abundant seasonal variety of locally produced fruits and vegetables. The olive and its oil are used in food preparation; lamb forms the basis of most meat dishes; and yoghurt is a traditional accompaniment. Turkish hors d’oeuvres (meze) are usually served cold. Hors d’oeuvres - “Meze” Acılı Ezme Salad of tomatoes, onions, mint and spiced with red pepper Arnavut Ciğeri Fried liver pieces and served cold Cacık Cucumber chopped in yoghurt with garlic Çoban salatası Chopped mixed tomato, cucumber, pepper and onion salad Çerkez tavuğu Cold chicken in walnut and garlic pureé Dolma Green peppers, tomatoes, cabbage or vine leaves stuffed with rice, raisins and pinenuts Humus A spread prepared from sesame, chickpea, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice İmam bayıldı Aubergine filled with chopped tomatoes & onions cooked in olive oil, served cold Kabak çiçeği dolması Stuffed zucchini blossoms, a kind of dolma Kısır A very popular meze or side dish prepared with fine-ground bulgur, tomato paste, parsley, onion, garlic, sour pomegranate juice and a lot of spices Patlıcan salatası Pureéd aubergine Piyaz Whole white bean salad with vinegar Sigara böreği Phyllo pastry filled with white cheese and fried Su böreği Layers of handmade noodles filled with cheese Şakşuka Fried and chopped eggplants and peppers served with garlic yogurt or tomato sauce Zeytinyağlı Varied vegetables in tomato sauce with olive oil and served cold Turkish Specialities Adana Kebap Pressed meatballs served with tomato sauce and yoghurt, often spicy Döner Kebap Lamb pieces pressed onto a vertical or horizontal revolving spit for cooking 132

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Turkish Delight “Lokum” Turkish delight or lokum is a confection based on a gel of starch and sugar since Ottoman Empire. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios and hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; also flavored with rosewater, mastic or lemon. Lokum is often packaged and eaten in small cubes dusted with icing sugar to prevent clinging. Lokum is now made and sold in thousands of shops throughout Turkey, and enjoyed with Turkish tea or coffee, or just by itself. A favorite place to buy it is Afyon, where the rich local clotted cream is used to make kaymaklı lokum. One pack of Lokum is a superb traditional gift for family or friends... Turkish Coffee - “Türk Kahvesi” Turkish Coffee in Turkey is more than a beverage and Turkish Coffeehouses are a part of Turkish Culture. World-famous Turkish coffee (Türk kahvesi) is made by pulverizing freshly-roasted mediumroast beans in a mortar and pestle, or grinding them very fine in a cylindrical brass coffee mill. To end a most delightful menu don’t forget “Turkish coffee”. It is said that coffee and the coffeehouse are among the contributions of the Turks to the good life! Turkish coffee is served in tiny cups without milk.

Alcoholic Beverages Beer, wine, rakı and spirits are available in many of Ankara’s restaurants, as well as bars. Since the privatization of the state-owned alcohol producer Tekel, Turkish brewers, distillers and wineries are becoming more numerous, increasing competition and quality. Beer - Bira Efes is the leader in the Turkish brewing and malt industry. The makers of “Efes” also brew “Gusta,” a wheat beer that offers a nice break from its ubiquitous stable mate. Tuborg, Carlsberg, Becks, Miller, Troy and Fosters are brewed locally under licence. Imported brands such as Hieneken, Corona, Guinness, including draft choices can be found in pubs and supermarkets. Spirits Turkey produces its own spirits, although imported brands of brandy, whisky, gin and vodka are widely available. 136

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Rakı, also known as “lion’s Milk,” is the national drink, a strong aniseed liquor served with ice and/or water. It is an indispensable item of the typical Turkish dining culture. Rakı is the undisputed top choice for a drink to accompany meze and fish (and it certainly works with kebab). Drinking rakı, like eating meze, has its own rituals. The liquor is rarely drunk straight. Instead, a shot of raki is mixed table side with water, turning the drink a milky white. Most rakı drinkers will also add ice to their glass. Don’t worry about violating the ritual: In most cases, your waiter will do all of this for you, leaving you with nothing else to do but drink. An expanding range of brands include Yeni Rakı, Tekirdağ, Altındağ and the premium Efe Rakı, Burgaz, Fasıl and many others. Wine - Wine was made in Turkey at least 6,000 years ago, but the Ottoman Empire later banned production, a prohibition that lasted more than 600 years. After Ottoman rule ended in 1922, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Turkey’s founder, encouraged cultivation of grapes, but the government maintained strict control over the production process. Only in the last decade did independent wineries, led by Kavaklıdere, Doluca and Kayra began to loosen the grip of Tekel over wine production. Turkey now boasts about 60 wineries, many of which make öküzgözü, boğakere, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah and chardonnay. After some changes in the laws governing alcoholic beverages, small local vintners began to make varietal wines of good quality. Besides the popular brands such as Kavaklıdere, Doluca and Kayra you can also give a chance to the local brands… Non-Alcoholic Ayran Çay Maden suyu Meyve suyu Salep

Water diluted yoghurt; refreshing in summer Strong hot tea served in special small glasses. Bottled mineral water Fruit juice Sweet hot drink; originally made from powdered orchid roots; topped with cinnamon

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MEDICAL FACILITIES & DOCTORS Acıbadem Hospital 630. Sok. No:6, Oran Atatürk Hospital Bilkent Yolu 3, Bilkent Ankara Unv. Medical Faculty Cebeci, Dikimevi Başkent Hospital Fevzi Çakmak Cad,10 Sokak 45 Bayındır Medical Centre Kızılırmak Mah, 28 Sokak 2, Söğütözü Çankaya Hospital Bülten Sokak 44, Kavaklıdere Capitol Medical Services Nenehatun Caddesi 81/4, G.O.P. Dentics Şili Meydanı, Kavaklıdere Sokak 3/3 Düzen Laboratory Tunus Cad. No:95, Kavaklıdere Düzen Policlinic A.Taner Kışlalı Mh. 2858. Sk. Çayyolu Gazi University Hospital Beşevler Güven Hospital Paris Caddesi 58, A. Ayrancı Hacettepe Unv. Med. Faculty Samanpazarı, Ulus Helena Policlinic Tunalı Hilmi Cad. No:82A/6 K.dere MEDLAB Diagnosis Center İran Caddesi 13/10-11-12-13, K.dere Medicana Hospital Söğütözü Cad. 2165. Sok., Söğütözü Memorial Hospital Mevlana Blv. 1422.Sok. No:4, Çankaya TOBB ETÜ HOSPITAL Yaşam Caddesi No:5 Söğütözü

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MINISTRIES AND GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS Dikmen Caddesi 89, Dikmen Ankara Security Directorate (Ankara Emniyet Müd.) Konya Yolu, İskitler Turkish Statistical Institute (Başbakanlık Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu) Necatibey Caddesi 114, Yücetepe State Planning Organisation (Devlet Planlama Teşkilatı) Necatibey Caddesi 108, Yücetepe Union of Chambers of Commerce (T.O.B.B.) Eskişehir Yolu 9. km. Under-Secretariat for Foreign Trade (Dış Ticaret Müsteşarlığı) İnönü Blv. 36, Emek Under-Secretariat for Treasury (Hazine Müsteşarlığı) İnönü Blv. 36, Emek Turkey Touring & Automobile Club (Türkiye Turing ve Otomobil Kurumu) 54. cad. 50. sok. No:7 Kat:1, B.Evler

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Mezzaluna Ankuva Shopping Mall No: 2 Bilkent Tel: 0 312 266 13 59 / 60 Ýran Cd. Turan Emeksiz Sk. No: 1 Kavaklýdere Tel: 0 312 467 58 18 / 19

GAZİOSMANPAŞA Uğur Mumcu Sok. No:64/B GOP-ANKARA 0 312 437 0303

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BiLKENT 4. Cad. Bilkent Center No:3/37 Bilkent-ANKARA 0 312 266 3000

TEPE PRIME Eskişehir Devlet Yolu 9.Km No:266 B-8 ANKARA 0 312 284 2555

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TURKISH BATHS AND SAUNAS (The majority of 4 & 5 star hotels in Ankara have health clubs with saunas and / or Turkish Baths) Denizler Caddesi Acı Çeşme Sokak No: 3 Samanpazarı - Ulus / ANKARA Men’s : +90 312 324 37 39 Women’s : +90 312 310 22 98 www.sengulhamami.com • info@sengulhamami.com Working Hours (Men’s: 05.00 - 24.00 hrs. Women’s: 06.00 - 20.00 hrs.)

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“The finest collection” Orta Mahalle No: 36, Göreme Tel - Fax: (0 384) 271 23 51 e-mail: indigo@indigo.com.tr www.indigo.com.tr

CAPPADOCIA HOTELS Burcu Kaya Hotel Uçhisar Kaya Hotel Lykia Lodge L'elysee Pension Old Greek House Resort Dedeman Capp.

Ortahisar, Ürgüp Uçhisar - Nevþehir Ürgüp Uçhisar Kavþaðý, Nevþehir Göreme Mustafa Paþa, Ürgüp Ürgüp Yolu Üzeri 2. km.

0384 343 32 00 0384 219 20 07 0384 213 99 45 0384 271 22 44 0384 353 53 06 0384 213 99 00

Cappadocia’s most “unique” hotel Tekelli Mah. No: 1 Uçhisar / Nevþehir Tel: +90 384 219 22 20 Fax: +90 384 219 24 44 e-mail: info@museum-hotel.com www.museum-hotel.com

HOT AIR BALLOONING Fulfill a lifetimes’ experience in the most spectacular ballooning location in the world! Kapadokya Balloons, TR-50180 Nevsehir, Turkey

Tel: +90 384. 271 2442 - Gsm: +90 533 365 82 05 • www.kapadokyaballoons.com

MATIANA Travel Agency Experience the difference!

Asmalý Mescit Sk., Meþrutiyet Cad. 23/2 Beyoðlu / ÝSTANBUL Tel: (0 212) 245 95 59 • e.mail: info@matiana.com.tr

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CAPPADOCIA AREA MUSEUM Kaymaklı Underground Cities, Kaymaklı Kapadokya Sanat ve Tarih Müzesi, Ürgüp Göreme Open Air Museum , Göreme Zelve Open Air Museum ,Avanos Derinkuyu Underground Cities, Derinkuyu *for more Cappadocia museums visit www.muze.gov.tr/nevsehir

TRAVEL AGENCY

Barbaros Blv, Eser Apt. No:78/16, Beşiktaş-İstanbul

HOW ABOUT A WEEKEND BREAK IN CAPPADOCIA ?

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