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ANKARA: The Professional’s Business Reference©

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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 TURKEY’S ECONOMY AND POLITICS IN 2015....................20

III. BUSINESS BRIEF • BUSINESS HINTS.............................................................................................28 • LEGAL ASPECTS...............................................................................................32 • MONEY MATTERS...........................................................................................34 • PUBLICITY........................................................................................................35 • COMMUNICATIONS.......................................................................................37

IV. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION • SOCIAL ETIQUETTE........................................................................................38 • MISCELLANEOUS.............................................................................................40 • FOLKLORE.........................................................................................................41 • HEALTH NOTES...............................................................................................43 • LANGUAGE GUIDE..........................................................................................48

V. TRAVEL – DISCOVER TURKEY • AROUND TURKEY...........................................................................................56 • TRAVEL GUIDE ...............................................................................................63 • CAPPADOCIA...................................................................................................76

VI. ANKARA • MAP OF ANKARA....................................................................................... 80-81 • ANKARA ORIENTATION..................................................................................82 • AROUND ANKARA...........................................................................................92 • ANKARA HOTELS ............................................................................................94

VII. OFF-DUTY ANKARA • THINGS TO DO...............................................................................................98 • MUSEUMS.......................................................................................................101 • MONUMENTS & PLACES..............................................................................104 • TOURS AND SHORT TRIPS..........................................................................106 • SHOPPING IDEAS...........................................................................................108 • SELECTED RESTAURANTS, CAFES, PUB ....................................................116

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 : 77,695.904 (Dec. 2014) Population Growth Rate: 1,33 (Dec. 2014) Turkey’s Median Age : 30,7 Age Composition : 0-14 Years : 24,3%, 15-64 Years: 67,8 %, Over 65 Years: 8 % 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

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT TURKEY 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’s 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 almost all of 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 by the President and the Council of Ministers in conformity with the Constitution. Under a 2007 revision to the 1982 Constitution, the President is elected by universal suffrage for a once-renewable five-year term. The Prime Minister (who is head of government) is appointed by the President and must then win the support of the parliament. The Prime Minister heads the Council of Ministers (the Cabinet), although the President may also convene the Council. 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.

Parliament Building, 1923 Ankara

Parliament Building, 2015 Ankara

COMPOSITION OF THE PARLIAMENT (As of January 2015) The Justice and Development Party (AKP)

312 seats (Conservative)

The Republican People’s Party (CHP)

127 seats (Social Democrat)

The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP)

52 seats (Nationalist)

The Peace and Democracy Party (BDP)

27 seats (Pro-Kurdish)

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP)

4 seats (Pro-Kurdish)

Independents and smaller parties

5 seats

Total

535 seats

*Gender Disribution Women 14% (77 Seats)-Men 86% (458 Seats) 11

THE MAIN POLITICAL PERSONALITIES Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President 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 who committed to developing his country. Although the process has hit obstacles, Mr. Erdoğan has also overseen many major steps toward the goal of membership of 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. After leading the party to two further election victories in 2007 and 2011 he successfully ran for President in 2014. He is married with two sons and two daughters. 12

Ahmet Davutoğlu, Prime Minister Mr. Davutoğlu style offers a more cerebral counterpart to Mr. Erdoğan’s instinctive politics of conviction. An academic specialising in international relations, he made the shift into politics during the Justice and Development Party’s first term in office by becoming a foreign policy advisor and ambassadorat-large. His growing influence over Turkish foreign policy was formalised in 2009 when he became Foreign Minister, a position he held until 2014, when Mr. Erdoğan announced him as the official candidate to take over the party leadership that was vacated when Mr. Erdoğan became President. Mr. Davutoğlu’s foreign policy is based on trying to leverage Turkey’s historic cultural ties to the former territories of the Ottoman Empire, an approach laid out in his book “Strategic Depth.” Born in 1959 in Konya, Mr. Davutoğlu attended high school in Istanbul and studied at the city’s prestigious Bosphorus University. He taught at universities Malaysia and in Turkey. A bookish, charming figure, Mr. Davutoğlu speaks fluent English, German and Arabic. He is married to a gynecologist and the couple have a son and three daughters.

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 practice, he became the Mayor of Yozgat; then was elected as a Deputy for 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, 13

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 or 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 the resignation of two deputy chairmen of the ruling AKP, Şaban Dişli and Dengir Mir Mehmet Fırat, following television debates with Mr. Kılıçdaroğlu. 14

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.

Devlet Bahçeli, Chairman of the opposition (Nationalist Movement Party or 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 has served as the chairman of the MHP since 1997.

Selahattin Demirtaş, Chairman of the pro-Kurdish opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party or HDP Mr. Demirtaş was born in 1973 in the southeastern province of Elazığ into a family that spoke Zaza, one of the minority languages in the mainly Kurdish southeast. A lawyer with a background in human rights work, Mr. Demirtaş entered politics in 2007. His national profile jumped in 2014 when he campaigned against Mr. Erdoğan in the presidential election. He is now a Member of Parliament and a joint leader of the HDP. 15

The Cabinet • Ahmet Davutoğlu

Prime Minister

• Bülent Arınç

Deputy Prime Minister

• Ali Babacan

Deputy Prime Minister

• Yalçın Akdoğan

Deputy Prime Minister

• Numan Kurtulmuş

Deputy Prime Minister

• Ömer Çelik

Minister of Culture and Tourism

• Nurettin Canikli

Minister of Customs and Commerce

• İsmet Yılmaz

Minister of Defence

• Cevdet Yılmaz

Minister of Development

• Nihat Zeybekci

Minister of Economy

• Nabi Avcı

Minister of Education

• Taner Yıldız

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

• İdris Güllüce

Minister of Environment and City Planning

• Volkan Bozkır

Minister of European Union

• Ayşenur İslam

Minister of Family and Social Politics (responsible for women)

• Mehmet Şimsek

Minister of Finance

• Mehmet Mehdi Eker

Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock

• Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu

Minister of Foreign Affairs

• Veysel Eroğlu

Minister of Forestry and Water Affairs

• Mehmet Müezzinoğlu

Minister of Health

• Efkan 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 Kılıç

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 TURKEY’S ECONOMY AND POLITICS IN 2015 The year 2015 holds much that bodes well for Turkey, in both the economy and politics. Turkey’s economy may achieve a trifecta this year. It is possible that it will be able to simultaneously achieve low inflation, a narrower current account deficit, and respectable growth. Previously the country has generally sacrificed either the current account or inflation, or both, to growth and suffered from the imbalances created as a result. This year’s extraordinary circumstances mean all three are possible. It may be a passing achievement, and external shocks could derail it, but it would be a significant accomplishment. In politics, the country seems to be closer than ever in 2015 to a peaceful resolution to the conflict with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK. The decades of fighting have sapped Turkey’s economic strength by retarding development in the southeast of the country, blackening the country’s reputation, and deterring foreign investment. The negotiations between the government and the PKK have not been easy, and there is far to go before any resolution, but 2015 could be a make-or-break year. During the course of 2015, Turkey will become engaged in of the most crucial debates with respect to whether or not the country will adopt the establishment of a presidential system. However, the outcome of this debate will hinge upon the results of the General Election scheduled to be held on June 7, 2015. The critical outcome will be determined whether the ruling AKP (the Justice and Development Party) will be able to secure sufficient seats in parliament to amend the constitution. THE OIL PRICE BOON Falling energy prices may allow Turkey to achieve something that has so far eluded its grasp: accelerating growth without running up a dangerously wide current account deficit. Turkey is not blessed with rich reserves of fuel. While there are high hopes for natural gas in the Black Sea and Mediterranean, and the prospect of shale gas in some parts, Anatolia is simply not as rich in oil and gas as its neighbours to the south and east. The country imports about 90 percent of its oil and 98 percent of its gas. In strategic terms, that means dependence on supplies from countries such as Russia and Iran. While the plummeting price of crude oil has caused many problems for those exporting countries, for importers such as Turkey, cheaper fuel is a boon. 20

Approximately 23 – 25 percent of Turkey’s imports are made up of energy meaning a fall in oil prices will have a considerable impact on the large current account deficit. A wide current account deficit can bring instability and a weaker local currency because the gap requires financing from volatile international capital flows. When we add the appetite of consumers and industry for imported goods, the situation worsens further. The gap reached 9.7 percent of gross domestic product in 2011, a level that most economists agree is unsustainable. Since that peak in the current account, Turkish policy makers at the Central Bank and Banking Regulator have taken steps to reduce the gap. While they can’t change the country’s energy dependence, they can change consumer habits and they have had some success in reining back consumer lending, which was fuelling a boom in imported goods such as electronics and cars. Now, for the first time in years, loans to companies are growing at a faster rate than loans to consumers. That bodes well for production and exports, at the expense of consumption and imports. The current account deficit has steadily narrowed since it hit the 2011 record and probably reached about 6 percent in 2014. And now, with oil prices low, it could narrow further to 3 or 4 percent of gross domestic product in 2015, according to government forecasts that are matched by estimates from major investment banks. Such a rebalancing would normally be accompanied by a slowdown in growth, yet in 2015 Turkey’s economy is set to expand again, and probably at a faster rate than in 2014. Gross domestic product growth is expected to accelerate to 4 percent this year, from about 3 percent in 2014, according to Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek. A growth rate of 4 percent a year is below Turkey’s long-term average of about 5 percent a year, but given the stagnation and weakness in Europe and elsewhere, it is a rate with which most Turkish policymakers, and any European leader, would be content. Faster growth may also help make some inroads into Turkey’s unemployment rate. Turkey’s economy generally creates new jobs but the unemployment rate can be stubbornly high because the workforce grows every year thanks to a young population, a high birth rate, and a gradual increase in the proportion of people actively seeking work. The jobless rate reached a four-year high of 10.6 percent in late 2014, an unwelcome figure for a government that is seeking re-election. Faster growth may help reduce the number of jobless. 21

And there’s another oil-related boon that may fall to the government just as the country goes to the polls. Inflation is likely to slow sharply in the first half of 2015. Central Bank Governor Erdem Başçı has gone out on a limb to say that end-2015 inflation may be the lowest rate in 45 years. As well as pleasing the government, record-low inflation would mark also be a welcome success for a Central Bank that has struggled to meet its target of 5 percent inflation in the long-run. Additionally, slowing price growth is expected to allow the Central Bank to ease its monetary policy, perhaps cutting the average cost of interbank funding, by as much as two percentage points. The government has long called for lower interest rates, aware that cheaper financing would help growth ahead of the parliamentary elections. Achieving the triple success of low inflation, a narrow current account gap and respectable growth is a possibility in 2015. But it isn’t guaranteed. Turkey still faces a number of risks, most of which are outside its direct control. Threats to the growth outlook include the ongoing conflicts in once-important export markets such as Iraq and Syria. Falling demand from Russia and economic stagnation in the European Union are also risks for Turkish companies. Bordered by Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Iraq and Syria, Turkey’s stability is as important as its membership of international bodies such as NATO, the OECD and the G-20, of which it holds the presidency in 2015. While such a neighbourhood often poses a challenge for Turkish trade and foreign policy, companies based in Turkey always have the strong domestic market of 77 million people to fall back on. Key to the choice of whether to export or sell at home is the conundrum posed by the Turkish lira. The Central Bank will try to cut interest rates as far as it can without triggering a sudden decline in the value of the currency. But as ever, many things are out of its hands. The Turkish economy is open to the world and has since the 1980s adopted significant liberalising structural reforms leading to a flexible foreign exchange rate policy, independent central bank, deregulated markets and liberal import regulations. An increase to rates in the United States could prompt a sell-off in the lira, prompting renewed inflation. Nevertheless, despite the external risks, the economy is broadly aligned to provide good news as the country gears up for elections. 22

ELECTIONS AHEAD The year 2014 saw Recep Tayyip Erdoğan elected president by popular vote. The year 2015 will bring a new election and it will be the first time in a decade that the Justice and Development Party (AKP) has run in a general election without Erdoğan at its head. Turkish elections historically draw high turn-outs and the months ahead of the early summer voting in 2015 are certain to be colourful and dominated by large public rallies held by all the competing parties. The elections are due to be held by June 7 but could be moved forward if the government so decides. The ruling AKP has dominated Turkish politics since Mr. Erdoğan helped to found it at the start of the millennium, and has managed to increase its percentage of the vote in each of the three general elections it has won. It drew 34 percent of the vote in 2002, 47 percent in 2007, and just short of 50 percent in 2011, the last general election. The Republican People’s Party (CHP), Turkey’s main opposition party, won 26 percent of the vote in 2011, up from 21 percent in 2007. The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) won 13 percent of the popular vote, a slight decrease from the 14 percent it drew in 2007. Smaller parties, including the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party or HDP, have also won seats in previous parliaments. The election period in Turkey, as in other countries, can consume the entire nation. Foreign visitors can expect to see fiery debate on the television and in the newspapers, as well as flags of all parties draped on buildings and in city centres. Social media is likely to be filled with argument and passion. One crucial issue this year that is sure to arouse discussion is the possibility of constitutional reform. Political observers will be watching closely to see if any party or group of parties gets more than 330 seats in the 550-seat assembly. That number of seats enables the party to call a public referendum on any proposed constitutional change. The AKP fell just short of it in 2011. Despite all the public drama of the election, the period can often seem very quiet for businessmen and businesswomen. Parliament will be in recess ahead of the voting, so there is likely to be a pause in the passage of legislation. Local businesses also often delay important investment decisions or agreements until after the election is over, preferring to wait until the uncertainty has cleared. So the months leading up to polling day can be quiet in terms of trade but loud in terms of public activity. Still, the counting happens fast and election results are announced rapidly. The public usually has a pretty good idea of the result within a few hours of the closing of voting. The incoming government is usually formed quickly and gets back down to work. 23

REFORM AGENDA Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu took over from Mr. Erdoğan as head of the government in 2014 and has stressed in his election campaigning that his time in office will be devoted to a series of reforms, many of which aim to improve the business environment and help promote growth on the way to 2023, when the Turkish Republic will celebrate its centenary. One of the most important reforms is likely to come after the elections. Finance Minister Şimşek has promised an overhaul of the country’s tax system, aiming to reduce tax evasion and simplify the tax code for business. Turkey’s budget has performed well over the last decade, and the revenue administration is growing in sophistication and ability to investigate. The minister says policymakers who are drafting the changes are paying particular attention to comments from foreign investors’ groups that have called for clarity in a number of “grey areas” in the tax code. The government puts particular emphasis on high-tech industries and is likely to extend the tax incentives it already offers for investment in research and development. Labour market reform is also on the government’s agenda, partly in response to the stubbornly high unemployment rates seen in 2014. The prime minister has promised measures to encourage job formation and help women enter the job market. With elections approaching, it has also unveiled plans to boost the real estate market with subsidies for first-time home buyers. The government’s offer to match 15 percent of savings for a down-payment is also designed to encourage long term savings. That will help to support a construction industry that has long been central to the country’s growth. Government and private sector investment are both active in construction, with state money naturally focusing on infrastructure investment. One major project is Istanbul’s third airport, planned for a site to the northwest of the city. The new airport aims to be the largest in the world, with the capacity to handle 150 million passengers a year. In the heart of Istanbul, a $3 billion bridge is being constructed across the Bosporus strait, and there are millions of dollars being invested in high-speed rail services in Istanbul and nationwide. The energy industry is also drawing considerable interest from foreign investors, as the government withdraws from the sector to encourage private investment. The biggest single project will probably be the 24

nuclear power plant, Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first, being built on the Mediterranean coast by Russian companies and scheduled to start production in 2023. But there is also major activity in generation and distribution, particularly thanks to government sales of its own power plants to the private sector, as well as investment in a growing renewables sector based on wind power and, in the years to come, solar power. International investors will also be watching for other blue-chip privatisations in 2015, including says of state-owned insurance companies Halk Sigorta and Halk Hayat. The government may also find foreign interest in the sale of Spor Toto, its soccer gambling company. TOURISM DESTINATION Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism industry has developed hugely in recent years. While much of the investment has been on beach tourism on the Mediterranean coast, the country offers a much wider range of experiences for foreign visits. The vibrant historic city of Istanbul remains the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest single draw and there are beautiful natural assets throughout Turkey, and historical treasures of international stature. There are hotels, motels and holiday villages of high standard across the country and the quality of quality of service is extremely high. Turkey ranked sixth in the world in terms of visitor numbers, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, following France, the United States, Spain, China and Italy. Despite political instability in neighbouring countries, the number of foreign visitors to Turkey rose 5.6 percent in 2014 to nearly 37 million visitors. The depreciation of the lira against the dollar and the euro is just one factor contributing to the growth of the sector. Official figures show that Germany is the top source of tourists, with 5.2 million visitors in 2014. Russia was second with 4.5 million visitors and the UK third with 2.6 million. Earnings from tourism rose 6.2 percent in 2014 to reach $34.3 billion. Government investment in infrastructure such as new airports and high-speed rail connections appear likely to help support the tourism industry in the years ahead. With a reformist government, a stable and improving economy, and a growth record that is unmatched in Europe, Turkey in 2015 looks poised to continue as an exciting location to do business.

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.Ĺ&#x17E;.), Limited Partnerships (L.T.D.) or Private Limited Companies (T.L.S.) may be set up. The A.Ĺ&#x17E;. 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. Willful 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 28

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. 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’’lin the presence of an official notary. Upon these steps the ’’sales agreement’’gof 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 purchaser should get a permit from the military authorities in the district where the real estate is located. 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 military authority. • Any authorizations obtained abroad should be translated. Either the original authorization should accompany the translation when visiting the title deeds registry office. • 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. 30

-- 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 personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own country. TRADE LITERATURE may be in English, French or German, but it is essential that technical catalogues or leaflets be in Turkish. 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. 31

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. But the procedures are governed by customs regulations and can be complex. Hiring an agent to help negotiate the formalities and documentation is recommended. Depending on your status in Turkey, you may be required to pay a deposit against the value of the vehicle. The deposit is returned when the vehicle formally leaves Turkey or is sold to another eligible person. Key documents in the registration process include the Gümrüklerden Geçiş Karnesi (known as the triptik karne, which allows the vehicle to exit and enter Turkey) and the Yabanci Taşitlar Geçici Giriş Belgesi (also known as the blue card, which registers the vehicle in Turkey). Both of these can be obtained through the Touring and Automobile Club of Turkey (www.turing.org.tr). Road tax runs from January to June and from July to December and is compulsory for Turks and foreigners. Payments can be made online through most Turkish banks. 32

HOUSEHOLD GOODS may be brought into Turkey without 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 Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, Foreignersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 33

by a Decree of the Council of Ministers. For detailed information you may visit the Turkish Patent Institute’s web page: www.tpe. gov.tr TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS It is no longer necessary to call the police 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 3 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. 34

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 exchange offices & banks. Travellers cheques 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 new convention & exhibition centre Congresium International is one of the keystones 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 2015 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. NEWSPAPERS English language papers are mostly available the next day in İstanbul and Ankara, although the Financial Times 35

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 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 Sözcü Today’s Zaman Vatan Zaman

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

RADIO There are many private music stations, some even with English speaking DJs, 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. 36

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 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 most 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. Yurtiçi Kargo, MNG and Aras Kargo are more focused on domestic distribution. 37

IV. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION SOCIAL ETIQUETTE Addressing on first introduction, Mr. / Mrs. / Miss precedes 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 16-19): 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 (Sep. 23-27): 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. Chocolate confectionery plays a great role in Turkish tradition as well, being widely exchanged as gifts during bayrams, wedding ceremonies and celebrations. It is also a common present when visiting friends, family or business partners. 38

Ferlife; the lovely chocolate & cupcake boutique on Tunalı Hilmi Street is a perfect location for hand made Belgium chocolates. Ferlife adds new tastes to its range of products every day, driven by its two goals: becoming the address of choice for highest quality boutique chocolates, and blending the unrivaled taste of true Belgian chocolate with Turkish flavours. (See USEFUL ADDRESSES – Gift & Gourmet Shops) 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. 39

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.

MISCELLANEOUS Automobile Information

Fuel Unleaded - Diesel - LNG (Liquified Natural Gas)

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

State Highways 110 km/h (69mph)

Motorways 120 km/h (75mph)

Speed

mph. 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160

Conversion Table (Metric System) Distance & Weights & Measures 1 inch 1 mile 1 ounce 1 stone 1 pint 1 UK gal.

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

International Time (CET) Los Angeles

New York London Stuttgart

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-1

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Temperatures

Ankara

New Delhi

Tokyo

+4.5

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Public Holidays in 2015 :

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.

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

Jan 1 Apr 23 May 01 May 19 Aug 30 Oct 29 July 16-19 Sep. 23-27

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 army’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. 42

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. 43

Medical & Dental services in Turkey are generally provided by government institutions. However, numerous private hospitals 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.

LiVe for INTERNATIONAL GUESTS Ankara, Turkey’s capital and second largest city, lies at the heart of Anatolia. It is the second most densely populated city in Turkey and the cradle of bureaucracy and education. Famous for its great museums, parks and many other cultural and historical assets, Ankara welcomes visitors any time of the year. Liv Hospital Ankara, established with multidisciplinary work as its main goal, adopts a culture in which scientific research is applied to clinical practice. It’s equipped with world-class medical infrastructure and technology across the 25,000 m2 indoor area with 117 patient rooms. Medical departments are configured in accordance with a 360 degrees service approach in the field of healthcare for women, men and children. International Patient Services Department: • Offers service in the native language of our patients • Satisfies their cultural expectations in order to make them feel at home • Offers a catering service of their own tradition during their treatment • Provides rapid solutions to their demands in a foreign environment, such as every kind of transportation, accommodation, communication, finance and visa needs. • Meets any and all needs for concierge services. • Translates all medical reports into the relevant language. • Follows up pre-treatment organizations. • Provides a medical second opinion, free of charge. We operate an online system that allows you to send pictures or medical reports directly to our expert team who will then provide you with the necessary information on treatment costs, procedures, how many appointments are necessary, the time necessary for your stay and all other related information to arrange your holidays with us in Ankara, Turkey.

Contacts; English : +90 530 510 6861 Russian : +90 530 174 2779 Arabic : +90 530 174 2784

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 Bandage............ Sargı Bezi Blood................. Kan Burn.................. Yanık Cut................... Kesik Choking............ Boğulma Cold.................. Üşütme Cotton wool...... Pamuk Cough syrub..... Öksürük Şurubu Dentist............. Dişçi Diarrhoea......... İshal Doctor.............. Doktor Fever................. Ateş Fracture (break).K ırık

Hearth attack....Kalp krizi Hospital.............Hastane Medicine............İlaç Nosebleed .........Burun kanaması Painkiller...........Ağrı kesici Pharmacy..........Eczane Plaster................Yara bantı Poison................Zehir Prescription.......Reçete Sting..................Arı sokması Sun stroke..........Güneş çarpması Sun burn............Güneş yanığı Urine test..........İdrar tahlili X-Ray.................Röntgen

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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 48

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 Sardines........ Sardalya Blue fish................ Lüfer Sea Bass........ Levrek Mackerel............... Uskumru Shrimp......... Karides Mussels or Clams.. Midye Swordfish..... Kılıçbalığı Red Mullet............ Barbunya 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 eti50

Duck................Ördek Liver...............Ciğer Eggs................. Yumurta Turkey.............Hindi Lamb............... Kuzu eti 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 Cherry juice.....Vişne suyu Ice ............. Buz Mineral water..Maden suyu No ice............. Buzsuz Orange juice....Portakal suyu With ice.......... Buzlu Water...............Su Dry/Sweet....... Sek /Dömisek

MISCELLANEOUS LANGUAGE Thank you............... Teşekkür ederim, mersi or sağolun Good morning.......... Günaydın Good evening........... İyi akşamlar Good day (bye)......... İyi günler 51

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 52

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 Art Gallery......Sanat Galeri Bus station....... Otogar Cinema...........Sinema Castle............... Kale Dentist............Dişçi Embassy of....... Büyükelçiliği Hospital...........Hastane Hotel................ Otel House..............Ev Motel............... Motel Museum..........Müze Night Club....... Disco-Bar Office ..............Büro Park.................. Park Pension............Pansiyon Post office......... Postane Repair Garage..Tamirci Sea................... Deniz Shop................Dükkan Shopping Mall.. Alışveriş Merkezi Ski Center.......Kayak Mrk. Theatre............ Tiyatro Train Station...Tren Garı Vet.................... Veteriner Zoo....Hayvanat Bahçesi

SEASONS OF THE YEAR Autumn............ Son bahar Summer...........Yaz Spring............... İlkbahar Winter.............Kış Rain................. Yağmur Snow ...............Kar Fog................... Sis Storm...............Fırtına Wind................ Rüzgar Sun..................Güneş 53

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? Night.......... Gece Afternoon............. Öğleden sonra Now............ Şimdi Before................... Önce One Hour... Bir saat Closed.................. Kapalı Open ........ Açık Early..................... Erken Time (hour).Saat Evening ............... Akşam Today.......... Bugün Late...................... Geç Tomorrow... Yarın Later..................... Sonra When?........ Ne zaman? Morning .............. Sabah 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? 54

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 Fire / Help!.... Yangın / İmdat! Air .........................Hava Jack............... Kriko Battery ..................Akü No parking.... Park yapılmaz Caution! (Danger)..Dikkat! Oil................ Yağ Tire........................Lastik Slow.............. Yavaş Roadworks..............Tamirat 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 55

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. Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey. State-owned carrier operates scheduled services to 206 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 with 247 destinations, THY is the 4th largest carrier in the world by number of destinations. Turkish Airlines and Anadolu Jet are now complemented by smaller carriers such as AtlasGlobal, Onur Air, Borajet, 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. 56

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 AIR, to Amsterdam by KLM, to Copenhagen by SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES (SAS), 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.

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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. And the third high-speed railway line between Ankara - İstanbul is oparating since July 25, 2014. It is a 533 km long high-speed railway currently running between Ankara and Pendik (a suburb of İstanbul), with the ‘‘Pendik-Central İstanbul’’ part under construction.

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. 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. 58

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. 62

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, 63

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 64

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 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. 65

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 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. 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 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 66

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 city-centre 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 manmade peak of crushed rock. Antiochus built the entire complex approximately 2,000 years ago as a monument to his “divine ancestry.” 67

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 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, 68

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 halfway 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. 69

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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 86.

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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 168. 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 70

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. 72

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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. 76

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. 82

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, carpet stores or traditional Turkish restaurants serving fish, kebabs and delicious sweets. 84

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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 pashminas, scarfs, accessories and souvenirs at Cambaz, and where you can find olive, olive oil and all about olive at Zeytinhane. (see USEFUL ADDRESSES - Gift & Gourmet Shops). 85

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 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. 86

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 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 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. 88

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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 At present, Ankara rapid transit system consists of for metro lines-the light rail Ankaray line, the Batıkent Metrosu (M1) line, an two lines newky opened in 2014, the Çayyolu Metrosu (M2) and Törekent Metrosu (M3) lines. The Ankaray and M1 lines together transported 89.4 million passengers in 2013, which corresponds to a ridership of apporoximately 244,930 per day. One additional metro line between Tandoğan and Keçiören (M4) is currently under construction and projected to be open in December 2015. Also, an additional line (approx. 30 km long) between Kızılay and Ankara Esenboğa Airport is in the planing stages and would make up the next phase of expansion of the metro. 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 $40. 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. 92

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. 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. Midas Hotel that offers 64 rooms is located adjacent to the central Kızılay district, the parliament and government ministries. This four star hotel provides the finest personal service in town. 94

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. 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. 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. Vivaldi CE Gold Hotel is located in Çankaya district offering a quality service with a young and dynamic team. 9-storey hotel has elegantly furnished 49 room, 2 king suits, 3 meeting/ ballrooms and a health club. 96

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. You should definitely visit Homer Bookstore to buy your English Books. Since its opening, Homer’s main aim is to provide publications to its customers that are available in Turkey or in overseas both in English and Turkish. Thanks to Homer; for the first time the readers in Turkey did not have to pay anything extra for an imported book and Homer proudly keeps this tradition by selling books at their cover price without an additional mark-up. Wide selection of HomerKids section for children is also available. A special importance is given to children books especially on early learning and primary school stages in order to improve their skills by the help of books and related materials. Homer has its main store and 6 others İstanbul academic bookstores in total with a total of 22 dedicated staff. 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 Thursdays and Friydays at 8 pm. 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 98

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). 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. You can rent a bike when you get there. 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 or www.biletiva.com

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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. 101

Liberation Museum - (War of Independence) This was the first Parliament Building from 1925 to 1961. It became a museum 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. 102

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 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. 104

Temple of Augustus was built about 200 BC, in the Corinthian 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 mid1980’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) 105

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 106

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. 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. Haymana is a town and district Ankara Province in the central Anatolia. Its is famous with underground resources and water supplies. Also there is a castle in town named by Gavur Kalesi. Haymana is now popular with thermal tourism. Midas Haymana Hotel is one of the best in this district. 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. 107

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. If you prefer street shopping you should go to Tunalı Hilmi Street, Kızılay, 7th Street in Bahçelievler or to Ulus for authentic & traditional shops. Next Level Shopping Center: If you’re looking for an extra ordinary shopping experience in Ankara you should visit Next Level on Eskişehir Highway which will add value to your life and in which you’ll enjoy every moment you spent. Next Level promises an experience you’ve never had before with its open-air concept, specialty stores and famous brands inside, independent cinema building, podium floor hosting cafes and restaurants that appeal to different tastes. 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 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 108

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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. 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 110

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. 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 Turkish tea while piles of carpets are rolled out and the eye adjusts to the colours and designs. Ultimately, one must choose the product which fits the purse and pleases the eye. There is never an obligation to buy. There are also woven grain bags and camel bags which make delightful floor cushions. Reputable dealers selling old carpets will supply a certificate that the carpet is not antique to alleviate difficulties at customs clearance. Most carpet shops will mail carpets abroad, but to do it yourself, it is essential to obtain a museum certificate before the PTT will accept the package. (See USEFUL ADDRESSES - Carpet & Kilim Shops).

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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. Also try ‘‘Büyük Çarşı’’ on Atatürk Bulvarı for a wide variety and cheap prices. Leather and fur goods Turkey is famous for its lambskin leather products, trousers, handbags and shoes, wallets and key holders Meerschaum Also known as “White Gold”, meerschaum is actually a mineral: Hydrous Magnesium Silicate. This light and porous substance is made into beautiful sculptured figurines and pipes and are available from most gift shops. 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. 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 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 112

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from Central Anatolia, small needlework purses, and unique jewellery. If you’re looking for distinctive gifts, you must definitely visit Cambaz in Çengelhan for the best examples of alternative gifts. Pashminas and scarfs in silk, cashmere, cotton or wool a wide variety of handmade accessories, ceramics and glassware. If you ever visit İstanbul you can also visit Cambaz in famous Kapalıçarşı. 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. For your special occasions and organisations you can order boutique soap & special scented clay gifts from Natura Soap & Cosmetics. They’re all hand made, very elegant and perfect gifts for your loved ones. You can also order online from www. naturacorner.com. (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. 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. 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). 114

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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: Duble Döner by Teppanyaki Alaturka, Kavaklıdere, GOP, Bahçelievler, Çukurambar: The small döner kiosk on several places, which serve really delicious döner. You can have your döner as a wrap or served over a steak-board with some french fries and salad. If you prefer wrap, they offer variety of sauces such as yogurt sauce or hot sauce. 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. Ottoman Table, Kentpark: The modern representative of the cuisine of the Ottoman palace. With a menu offering the finest food from Anatolian cuisine, a food and drink culture that extends over huge sections of the world, this restaurant will start serving at the Kentpark on May 2015. Tura Ocakbaşı / Grill, G.O.P.: Tura Grill offers a fresh and highquality interpretation of the unique red-meat experience and flavours of the Turkish grill restaurant. Carefully-prepared meat is cooked by skilled experts and served alongside the restaurant’s famous appetizers and other dishes.

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Zengerpaşa Konağı, Ulus: Zenger Paşa Konağı offers traditional Anatolian cuisine accompanied by music in a historic 270-yearold Ankara house. With wide experience of hosting large events, the venue also offers a chance to revisit history, see and wear authentic Ottoman clothing, as well as drink tea in amid the era’s furniture and rugs. International Cuisine, Cafes, Pubs and Bars 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. 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. Lox Cafe, Kavaklıdere, İncek: 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. Irish Town at Tepe Prime is a great place to enjoy 25 different beer varieties available on the menu. If you are bored with all those traditional pubs of Ankara already and like to sip your beer in a convivial atmosphere while chatting over tasty nibblies and snacks, you would never regret giving a try to Irish Town. 118

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Lungo Espresso Bar, Kavaklıdere, is a cozy upscale espresso bar which serves a variety of high quality coffee and tea as well as savory bakery products. You will enjoy the sophisticated gastronomical presentations and the friendly atmosphere. Kıtır, Kavaklıdere, is one of the most indispensable pubs in Ankara, offering first-rate delicacies, decoration and dynamism since 1979. You should stop by for a glass of cold beer, French fries, baked potatoes or kokoreç. Newcastle, is one of the best examples of its kind as an English pub in Ankara and has been serving an extensive selection of all drink varieties and global cuisine since 1998. All six branches offer a perfect location to throw the daily work stress off thanks to its carefully composed drink and cocktail menu, friendly staff and skilful bar team. Unique Bistro & Wine Bar, Tepe Prime, stands as one of the major attraction spots of the city owing to its interior design and music selection. With its remarkably extensive wine cellar, wide range of cold-served meat selections, well-stocked bar and carefully chosen menu, this venue at Tepe Prime Avenue offers a fresh and exciting alternative. Üstkat Gastro Pub, Kavaklıdere, is 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. Timboo Panora, Kentpark, Armada, Arcadium, is the first cafe concept in Turkey where children are also thought. Delightful, live and amusing for all day long. Has a colorful and warm decoration. Cozy like home but also unique. It has a huge menu consisting of wraps, meat dishes, pastas, salads, burgers and desserts. Zenger Train Cafe, Ulus, a first in Turkey, the Train Cafe Bistro serves its customers food and drink on 1:22 scale model trains. There’s also a 20 square meter display of 1:87 scale model trains. This original cafe is a must-see. 120

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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. Just come and enjoy... 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. 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. 124

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French Cuisine: Cafe de Paris, GOP: This Ankara classic will convince you that you’ve entered a Parisian cafe. For 24 years, Cafe de Paris has been loyal to the original French recipe and style, offering addictive traditional French cuisine such as the Cafe de Paris Steak as part of a diverse and eclectic menu.

Sea Food, Aegean & Mediterranean : Ege, Tunalı & Tepe Prime: For those who miss the smell and sight of the sea, Ege restaurant offers unique Aegean and Mediterranean herbs, 20 kinds of cold appetizers, 20 seafood appetizers and a range of fresh fish of the day alongside drinks of your choice. There are meat and chicken options for those who don’t eat fish and the end of the evening brings the specialty dessert of the house: the aubergine dessert. Deli Yengeç, GOP, Bilkent: This boutique fish restaurant on Filistin Street invites you to explore their daily menu of fresh fish and a variety of appetizers. The background music will take you on a nostalgic trip to the past. 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.

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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) is a selection of food served as the appetizer course with or without drinks. These are usually served cold and some of them can be served as a main course as well. 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 Çiğ Köfte Raw meat patties, similar to steak tartare, prepared with ground beef (sometimes lamb) and fineground bulgur; a vegetarian version using tomato paste is known as etsiz çiğ köfte (literally “meatless raw meatballs”) 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 130

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Fried eggplants, peppers and courgettes is a common summer dish in Turkey. It is served with yogurt or tomato sauce and garlic. Although being named köfte, does not contain any meat. Instead, red lentil is used as the major ingredient together with spring onion, tomato paste etc. Fried and served with tarator sauce or as midye dolma (mussels stuffed with rice filling) Pureéd aubergine Whole white bean salad with vinegar Phyllo pastry filled with white cheese and fried Layers of handmade noodles filled with cheese Fried and chopped eggplants and peppers served with garlic yogurt or tomato sauce 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 Etli Yaprak Sarma Vine leaves (yaprak) filled with minced meat and rice, served with yoğurt Piliç Şiş Chicken pieces threaded on a skewer Simit (known as “gevrek” in Izmir) Another type of ring-shaped bread covered with sesame seeds. Simit is commonly eaten in Turkey, plain or with cheese, butter or marmalade. Şiş Kebap Lamb cubes threaded on a skewer Şiş Köfte Meatballs threaded on a skewer (Kebaps are usually served with rice “pilav” or hot unleavened bread “pide”.) 132

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Turkish ravioli that consists of folded triangles of dough filled with minced meat, often with minced onions and parsley. It is typically served hot topped with garlic yoghurt and melted butter or warmed olive oil, and a range of spices such as oregano, dried mint, ground sumac, and red pepper powder. Thin dough, like pizza with a variety of toppings to choose from. Cheese, spinach, mushroom and mince meat toppings are all very delicious either separately or combined. Pide is one of the most common traditional stone-baked Turkish specialties. Thin flatbread covered with a layer of spiced minced meat, tomato, pepper, onion or garlic. Handmade dough filled with cheese, mince meat or potatoes. Cooked on a special pan. 133

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Meaning that the sovereign/sultan liked it, sultan’s delight, the dish consists of the puree of grilled eggplant with cashar cheese topped with cubed lamb meat. Can be described as a shell of “bulgur” filled with

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The lamb meat is cooked without adding any water, very slowly with a special technique

Turkey has become one of the most important organic food producers and offers any kind of organic products. Most of the finest traditional & organic foods can be found in Ulus. Dessert - “Tatlı” Baklava

Phyllo pastry filled with nuts soaked in syrup

Sütlaç Tel kadayıf Künefe

Milky rice pudding served cold

Shredded wheat filled with nuts; soaked in syrup Shredded wheat filled with a special cheese; soaked in syrup, served hot

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. 134

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

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EMBASSIES Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Australia Austria Azerbabaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Bosnia Herzogovina Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile People’s Rep. of China Colombia RD Congo Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Ecuador Egypt Estonia Ethiopia

Cinnah Caddesi 88, Çankaya Ebuziya Tevfik Sokak 17, Çankaya Şehit Ersan Caddesi 42, Çankaya Kennedy Cad. No: 155/1-2-3 G.O.P. Uğur Mumcu Caddesi 60/1, G.O.P. Uğur Mumcu Caddesi 88, Kat: 7, G.O.P. Atatürk Bulvarı 189, Kavaklıdere Diplomatik Site Baku Sokak 1, Oran İlkbahar Mah. 606. Sok., No: 19 Oran Birlik Mah. 391. Cad. No:16, Çankaya Abidin Daver Sokak 17, Çankaya Mahatma Gandi Caddesi 55, G.O.P. Turan Emeksiz Sokak Park Blok 3/9-10 G.O.P. Reşit Galip Cad. İlkadım Sokak 1, G.O.P. Atatürk Bulvarı 124, Kavaklıdere Cinnah Caddesi 58, Çankaya Reşit Galip Cad. Hirfan Sokak 14/1, G.O.P. Gölgeli Sokak 34, G.O.P. Koza Sok. 91/5, GOP Attar Sok. 9/8, G.O.P. Kelebek Sokak 15/A, G.O.P. Şölen Sokak No:8 Çankaya Kaptan Paşa Sokak 15, G.O.P. Mahatma Gandhi Caddesi 74, G.O.P. Galip Erdem Cad.613. Sok. 6, Yıldız Kelebek Sok. No: 21/1 G.O.P. Atatürk Bulvarı 126, Kavaklıdere Gölgeli Sokak 16, G.O.P. Reşit Galip Cad. Gökçek Sok. No. 11 G.O.P.

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EMBASSIES Fed. Rep.of Germany Atatürk Bulvarı 114, Kavaklıdere Finland Kader Sokak 44, G.O.P. France Paris Caddesi 70, Kavaklıdere Gambia Hilal Mah. Hollanda Cad. No: 31 Yıldız Georgia Oran Diplomatik Sit. Kılıçali Sok.No:12, Oran Greece Ziyaürrahman Cad. 9-11, G.O.P. Holy See (Vatican) Birlik Mah. 428. Cad. 37, Çankaya Hungary Sancak Mah. Layoş Koşut Cad. 2, Yıldız India Cinnah Caddesi 77/A, Çankaya Indonesia Abdullah Cevdet Sokak 10, Çankaya Iran Tahran Caddesi 10, Çankaya Iraq Turan Emeksiz Sokak 11, G.O.P. Ireland Uğur Mumcu Cad. No:88, B Blok Kat:3 G.O.P. Israel Mahatma Gandi Sokak 85, G.O.P. Italy Atatürk Bulvarı 118, Kavaklıdere Japan Reşit Galip Caddesi 81, G.O.P. Jordan Dede Korkut Sokak 18, Çankaya Kazakhstan Kılıçali Sok.6 Oran Diplomatik Sitesi, Oran Kenya Turan Güneş Blv. 571.Cd. 612 Sok. 10, Yıldız Korea Alaçam Sokak 5, Çankaya Kosovo 100. Yıl Mah. Hirfanlı Sk. 14/2, G.O.P. Kuwait Reşit Galip Cad. Kelebek Sk. 110, G.O.P. Kyrgyz Republic Turan Güneş Bulvarı 571. Cad. No.21, Yıldız Latvia Reşit Galip Cad. 95, G.O.P. Lebanon Kızkulesi Sokak 44, G.O.P. Letonia Reşit Galip Cad. No. 95 G.O.P. Libyan Arab People’s Jamahirriyah, Cinnah Cad. 60, Çankaya Lituania Mahatma Gandhi Caddesi 17/8, G.O.P. Luxembourg Reşit Galip Cad. No:/0/2, GOP Macedonia Karaca Sok. No.24 Daire.1 Birlik Mah., G.O.P. Malaysia Mahatma Gandi 58, G.O.P. Mauritania Şemsettin Bayramoğlu Sok. No: 7, Oran Mexico Kırkpınar Sokak No.18/6, Çankaya Moldova Kaptan Paşa Sokak 49, G.O.P. Mongolia Fethi Okyar Caddesi Diplomatik Site, Oran Montenegro Büyükesat, Gökçek Sokak No: 11, G.O.P. Morocco Rabat Sokak 11, G.O.P. Netherlands Turan Güneş Bulv. Hollanda Cad 5, Yıldız New Zealand Kızkulesi Sokak 11, G.O.P.

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EMBASSIES Nigeria

Uğur Mumcu Sok. 56, G.O.P.

448 10 77

Norway

Kırkpınar Sokak 18, Çankaya

405 80 10

Oman

İlkbahar Mah. 606 Sok. No:19, Yıldız

491 09 40

Palestine

Kılıçali Sok. No:5 Diplomatik Site, Oran

490 35 46

Pakistan

İran Caddesi 37, G.O.P.

427 14 10

Peru

Reşit Galip Cad. 70/1, GOP

446 90 39

Philippines

Mahatma Gandi Caddesi 56, G.O.P.

446 58 31

Poland

Atatürk Bulvarı 241, Kavaklıdere

457 20 00

Portugal

Kuleli Sokak 26, G.O.P.

405 60 28

Qatar

Bakü Sk. Diplomatik Site 6, Oran

490 47 87

Russian Federation

Karyağdı Sokak 5, Çankaya

439 35 18

Romania

Bükreş Sokak 4, Çankaya

466 37 06

Saudi Arabia

Turan Emeksiz Sokak 6, G.O.P.

468 55 40

Senegal

Hilal Mah. 6. Cad. 8, Yıldız

442 00 46

Serbia

Paris Cad. 47, Kavaklıdere

426 02 36

Singapore

Yıldız Evler Mh. 4. Cad. 718. Sok 13/14

442 43 30

Slovakia

Atatürk Bulvarı 245, Kavaklıdere

467 50 75

Slovenia

Kırlangıç Sokak No.36, G.O.P.

405 42 21

Somalia

Rabat Sokak No: 24/2 06700 G.O.P.

436 40 28

South Africa

Filistin Sokak 27, G.O.P.

405 68 61

Spain

Abdullah Cevdet Sokak 8, Çankaya

440 21 69

Sri Lanka

Kırlangıç Sok. No: 41 G.O.P.

427 10 21

Sudan

Mahatma Gandi Cad. 48, G.O.P.

446 63 27

Sweden

Katip Çelebi Sokak 7, G.O.P.

455 41 00

Switzerland

Atatürk Bulvarı 247, Kavaklıdere

457 31 00

Syrian Arab Rep.

Sedat Simavi Sokak 40, Çankaya

440 96 57

Tajikistan

Ferit Recai Ertuğrul Cad. No. 20, Oran

491 16 07

Thailand

Koza Sokak No:87, G.O.P.

437 43 18

Tunisia

Ferit Recai Ertuğrul Cad. No. 19, Oran

491 96 35

Turk.Rep. Of Northern Cyprus, Rabat Sokak 20, G.O.P.

446 01 85

Turkmenistan

Koza Sokak 28, GOP

441 71 22

U.A.E.

571. Cad. 608. Sokak No: 3, Oran

490 14 14

Uganda

Uğur Mumcu Sok. No: 59 G.O.P.

437 01 94

Ukraine

Sancak Mah. 512. Sokak No.17, Yıldız

441 54 99

United Kingdom

Şehit Ersan Caddesi 46/A, Çankaya

455 33 44

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EMBASSIES U.S.A.

Atatürk Bulvarı 110, Kavaklıdere

455 55 55

Uzbekistan

Sancak Mahallesi 549.Sok. No. 3, Çankaya

441 38 71

Venezuela

Hilal Mh. Hollanda Cd. 696. Sok. 20/A, Yıldız 441 21 45

Vietnam

Koza Sok. No: 109, G.O.P.

446 80 49

Yemen

Fethiye Sokak 2, G.O.P.

446 26 37

EXCHANGE OFFICES Altınkaynak

Atatürk Bulv. Gama İş Merk. No:97, Kızılay

425 65 85

B.Kaya

Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi No:89/2, Kavaklıdere

467 70 57

Genel Döviz

Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi Odeka İş Mrk. No:65/18 468 86 32

İnci Döviz Özaltın Döviz

Çankaya Caddesi 6/B, Çankaya

441 17 13

Uğur Mumcu Caddesi 38/A, G.O.P.

447 34 21

FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES EC

Uğur Mumcu Caddesi 88/4, G.O.P.

459 87 00

FAO

İvedik Cad. No:55, Yenimahalle

307 95 00

IFRC

Cemal Nadir Sokağı, No: 9, Çankaya

441 42 92

ILO

Ferit Recai Ertuğrul Caddesi 4, Oran

491 98 90

IMF

Uğur Mumcu Cad., No. 88, A Blok, G.O.P.

446 50 07

IOM

Birlik Mahallesi 2. Caddde 11, Çankaya

454 11 46

UNDP

Birlik Mahallesi 2. Caddde 11, Çankaya

454 11 00

UNICEF

Birlik Mahallesi 2. Caddde 11, Çankaya

454 10 00

UNHCR

Sancak, Tiflis Cad. 552. Sok. No:3, Çankaya

409 70 00

UNIDO

Birlik Mahallesi 2. Caddde 11, Çankaya

454 10 78

UNFPA

Birlik Mahallesi 2. Caddde 11, Çankaya

496 14 79

UNIC

Birlik Mahallesi 2. Caddde 11, Çankaya

454 10 52

UNODC

Birlik Mahallesi, 2. Cadde, 11, Çankaya

454 11 60

PLO

Kılıç Ali Sokak No:5 Diplomatik Site, Oran

490 35 46

SESRIC

Kudüs Cad. No: 9 Diplomatik Site, Oran

468 61 72

TURKSOY

Ferit Recai Ertuğul Cad., No: 8, Oran

491 01 00

World Bank

Uğur Mumcu Caddesi 88 Kat.2, G.O.P.

459 83 00

W.H.O.

Birlik Mahallesi 2. Caddde 11, Çankaya

454 10 81

WFP

Rafet Canıtez Cad., No:107, Oran

491 11 38

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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 LIV Hospital Bestekar Sok. No:8, Çankaya 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 MINISTRIES: Prime Ministry (Başbakanlık) 422 10 00 Vekaletler Caddesi, Bakanlıklar www.basbakanlik.gov.tr Food, Agriculture And Livestock (Gıda, Tarım ve Hay. Bkn.) 287 33 60 Eskişehir Yolu 9. Km. www.tarim.gov.tr Culture & Tourism (Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı) 309 08 50 Atatürk Bulvarı 29, Opera www.kultur.gov.tr Customs & Trade (Gümrük ve Ticaret Bkn.) 449 10 00 Eskişehir Yolu 9. Km. www.gtb.gov.tr Defence (Milli Savunma Bakanlığı) 402 61 00 Bakanlıklar, Kızılay www.msb.gov.tr Development (Kalkınma Bakanlığı) 294 50 00 Necatibey Cad. No: 108 Yücetepe www.kalkinma.gov.tr Economy (Ekonomi Bakanlığı) 204 75 00 İnönü Bulvarı No: 36 Emek www.gsb.gpv.tr Education (Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı) 419 14 10 Atatürk Bulvarı No. 98, Bakanlıklar www.meb.gov.tr Energy & Natural Resources (Enerji ve Tabii K. Bkn.) 212 64 20 İnönü Bulvarı 27, Bahçelievler www.enerji.gov.tr EU Affairs 218 13 00 Mustafa Kemal Mah. 2082 Cad. No: 4 Bilkent www.abgs.gov.tr Finance (Maliye Bakanlığı) 415 29 00 İlkadım Caddesi No. 2, Dikmen www.maliye.gov.tr Forestry and Water Affairs (Orman ve Su İşleri Bakanlığı) 207 50 00 Söğütözü Cad. No: 14/E Beştepe www.ormansu.gov.tr

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MINISTRIES AND GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS Environment & Urbanization (Çevre ve Şehircilik Bakanlığı) 410 10 00 Vekaletler Cad. No. 1, Bakanlıklar www.csb.gov.tr Foreign Affairs (Dışişleri Bakanlığı) 292 10 00 Sadık Ahmet Cad. No: 8 Balgat www.mfa.gov.tr Health (Sağlık Bakanlığı) 585 10 00 Mithatpaşa Caddesi 3, Sıhhıye www.saglik.gov.tr Interior (İçişleri Bakanlığı) 422 40 00 Bakanlıklar, Kızılay www.icisleri.gov.tr Justice (Adalet Bakanlığı) 417 77 70 Bakanlıklar, Kızılay www.adalet.gov.tr Labour & Social Security (Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı) 296 60 00 İnönü Bulvarı 42, Emek www.csgb.gov.tr Science, Industry & Technology (Bilim, Sanayi ve Teknolji Bkn.) 201 50 00 Eskişehir Yolu 2151. Cad. No: 154 www.sanayi.gov.tr Tourism Information (Merkez Turizm Danışma) 324 01 01 Gençlik Parkı İçi No: 10, Ulus www.tourism.gov.tr Transport (Ulaştırma, Denizcilik ve Haberleşme Bakanlığı), 444 24 07 Hakkı Turayliç Caddesi 5, Emek www.ubak.gov.tr Youth and Sports (Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı) 444 04 72 Oruç Reis Caddesi No:13, Altındağ www.gsb.gov.tr GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS: Ankara Chamber of Commerce (Ankara Ticaret Odası) 2180. Cad. No. 5/A, Söğütözü Ankara Chamber of Industry (Ankara Sanayi Odası) Atatürk Bulvarı 193, Kavakalıdere Central Bank of the Rep. of Turkey (T.C. Merkez Bankası) İstiklal Caddesi 10, Ulus Turkey Contact Point (İhracat Bilgi Platformu) İnönü Blv. 36, Emek Gen. Directorate of Press & Info. of the Prime Ministry (Basın Yayın ve Enformasyon Genel Müdürlüğü) Ceyhun Atıf Kansu Cad. No. 122, Balgat Security Directorate (Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü) 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

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And Sokak 8/13, Çankaya 468 96 80 Cinnah Cad. 11/5 Kavaklıdere 468 25 00 GMK Bulvarı 128/C Blok, Maltepe 999 20 00 İran Caddesi 17/B No.404, Kavaklıdere 428 27 09 Armada İş Merkezi Kat: 4 D. 2, Söğütözü 292 70 00 Süleyman Hacı Abdullahoğlu 5/3 Balgat 284 20 06 Bestekar Sk. 86/4, Kavaklıdere 467 83 93

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466 21 12 Tunalı Hilmi Cad. 72/14 ANKARA 426 76 87 Arjantin Caddesi No:21/B ANKARA 222 28 03 Bahçelievler 7. Cadde No:36/C ANKARA 222 12 94 Çukurambar Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Cd. No:39/B ANKARA www.dubledoner.com info@dubledoner.com facebook.com/DubleDoner twitter.com/DubleDoner

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

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Ankuva Shopping

Mall Bilkent Plaza, Bilkent

266 02 10

Ankamall

Konya Yolu Üzeri, Akköprü

541 12 12

Arcadium Shopping Mall Koru Mah. 6. Cad. 192, Çayyolu

241 15 00

CEPA Shopping Mall

Eskişehir Yolu 7. Km., Söğütözü

219 64 01

Forum Ankara Outlet

Yozgat Blv. No. 99, Keçiören

567 10 00

Gordion Shopping Mall

Ankaralılar Cad. No: 2, Çayyolu

233 70 00

IKEA

Doğukent Cad. No 215/A-1, Mamak

444 45 32

Kentpark

Eskişehir Yolu 7. Km., 164 Söğütözü

444 74 77

Karum Shopping Mall

İran Cad. 21, Kavaklıdere

467 15 47

Natavega

Doğukent Cad. No 215/B-3, Mamak

554 27 00

Next Level

Dumlupınar Blv. No:3, Söğütözü

284 47 47

Optimum Outlet Center Ayaş Yolu 93, Eryaman

280 60 10

Taurus Shopping Mall

221 62 62

Konya Yolu, Mevlana Blv. No:190, Balgat

SPORTS FACILITIES Ankara City Club (Fitness)

Uğur Mumcu Caddesi 88, G.O.P.

446 17 27

Ankara Atlı Spor Kulübü

(Horse Riding) Çiftlik Cad. 22, Beştepe

213 21 92

Base Life Club

Angora Cad. No 209 / 10 Çayyolu

225 41 43

Bel-Pa Ice Skating

Bahçelievler Son Durak

223 35 13

Bilkent Roll House

Ankuva Alışveriş Merkezi l, Bilkent

266 12 40

Hilton Pool & Sauna (Fitness) Tahran Cad. 12, Kavaklıdere

455 00 00

Mars Athletic Club

Panora A.V.M., Oran

490 14 77

Most Life Club

Eskişehir Yolu, Kentpark AVM No:164

219 9373

MTG Paintball

Eskişehir Yolu 28. km.

299 11 55

Sports International

Bilkent 1. Cadde, Bilkent

266 71 00

Score Fittness & Spa

Reşat Nuri Sk. 52, Çankaya

441 02 02

Zirvekent

Birlik Mah. 5. Cad. 48, Yıldız

495 47 90

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THEATRES Akün Sahnesi

Atatürk Bulvarı 227, Kavaklıdere

Büyük Tiyatro

Atatürk Bulvarı 50, Ulus

427 19 71 324 22 10

Cüneyt Gökçer Sahnesi 35.Cad., Arcadium Arkası, Çayyolu

240 00 91

İrfan Şahinbaş Sahnesi Devlet Tiyatroları Tesisi, Macunköy

397 30 24

Küçük Tiyatro

İstiklal Cad. Çirmen Sok. No:8, Ulus

311 11 69

Muhsin Ertuğrul Sah.

Talatpaşa Bulvarı 167, Dikimevi

320 21 22

Oda Tiyatrosu

İstiklal Cad. Çirmen Sok. No:8, Ulus

311 11 69

Şinasi Sahnesi

Tunus Caddesi 92, Kavaklıdere

467 17 45

Tatbikat Sahnesi

Güneş Sokak No:21 Çankaya

467 71 72

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.)

Karacabey Yenişehir

Talatpaşa Bulvarı 101,Cebeci (Women) 312 29 00, (Men) 310 21 55 Sümer 1 Sok. 16/A, Kızılay (Women) 236 06 05, (Men) 230 16 21

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CAPPADOCIA AREA CARPET SHOPS

“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.

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Ortahisar, Ürgüp 0384 343 32 00 G ÖR E ME C AD. D İ VANL I SK. NO:219 83 20 07 Uçhisar - Nevþehir 0384 U Ç Hİ SAR / N E VŞ213 E H İ R99 45 Ürgüp Uçhisar Kavþaðý, Nevþehir 0384 PH. +9 0 3 84 2 1 9 3 1 9 4 Göreme 271 FAX + 9 0 30384 84 219 3 1 22 97 44 INF O@ CC R0384 - H OTE L S .CO Mustafa Paþa, Ürgüp 353 53 M 06 W W W.CC R H OT E L S .CO Ürgüp Yolu Üzeri 2. km. 0384 213 99 M 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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THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES SPECIAL 1ST AGE BIRTHDAYS BABY SHOWER PARTIES FOR EXCLUSIVE FOR MOMS SPECIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS PRIVATE TEA PARTIES FOR PARENTS OUTSIDE PARTY ORGANISATIONS (CATERING AND DECORATION)

PLAY GROUPS EVERYDAY DIFFERENT ACTIVITY WITH MUSIC, ART AND DRAMA HOURLY, DAILY OR MONTHLY (AGE 2-3-4-5)

PRIVATE MUSIC COURSES FOR EVERY AGE (PIANO, GUITAR, VIOLIN, DRUM AND MORE)

KIDS THEATRE ON EVERY SUNDAY *Please ask for programmes

1943.CADDE NO:20 ÜMİTKÖY-ANKARA • P.0312 236 21 39 170 www.kidsclubpartiveoyunevi.com • www.odeonsanat.com

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