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Adventure Details: Blue Mosque Sultan Ahmet, Istanbul

Blue Mosque Sultan Ahmet, Istanbul 342 point(s) My Rate:	One of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Its grace and beautiful proportions were intended to reflect the splendor of Islam. The famous blue and green Iznik tiles on the walls are bathed in glorious light that is filtered through 260 windows. On summer evening there are light and sound shows in the grounds.
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A must-see for visitors to Istanbul - I just wanted to sit and absorb the atmosphere and gaze in wonder at the tiles and stained glass.

Check opening times, as it is still used for worship. Please respect it and wear clothing appropriate to such a place. Ladies, a light headscarf will be appreciated. You will be given a plastic bag to carry your shoes.

By: Pat Stanton
Date posted: 2008-09-07

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About Turkey

Location: southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia (that portion of Turkey west of the Bosporus is geographically part of Europe), bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Georgia, and bordering the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, between Greece and Syria

Climate: temperate; hot, dry summers with mild, wet winters; harsher in interior

Population: 70,586,256 (December 2007 est.)

Language: Turkish (official), Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Greek

Capital: Ankara

Currency: Turkish lira

International Airports: Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Calling Codes:

IDD International Prefix: 00

NDD National Prefix: 0

Country Code: +90

Electric Currents:

Voltage: 230V

Frequency: 50 Hz

Plug: C & F

Time Zone: GMT+2

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Festival/Holidays

2008
1 Jan New Year's Day.
23 Apr National Sovereignty and Children's Day.
1 May May Day Public Holiday (Istanbul only).
19 May Commemoration of Atatürk and Youth and Sports Day.
30 Aug Victory Day.
29 Sep-2 Oct (29th is half-day) Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan).
28-29 Oct (28th is a half-day) Republic Day.
8-11 Dec Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2009
1 Jan New Year's Day.
23 Apr National Sovereignty and Children's Day.
1 May May Day Public Holiday (Istanbul only).
19 May Commemoration of Atatürk and Youth and Sports Day.
30 Aug Victory Day.
19-22 Sep (19th is half-day) Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan).
28-29 Oct (28th is a half-day) Republic Day.
27-30 Nov Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice).

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Muslim festivals are timed according to the phases of the moon and change each year. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Ramazan Bayrami, Muslims fast during the day and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Generally, centres of tourism are unaffected. Some disruption may continue into Ramazan Bayrami itself. Ramazan Bayrami and Kurban Bayrami may last anything from three to 10 days, depending on the region. Transport and hotels are very busy during these holidays, so book in advance.

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Airports

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Adana-Sakirpasa Airport (ADA/LTAF)

Address:

Adana Airport, Turkey

Details:

Adana Airport, Turkey,
DHMI Meydan Müdürlügü, Adana
Tel: +90 (0)322 435 91 86, +90 (0)322 435 03 80,
+90 (0)322 435 92 06, +90 (0)322 435 91 75
Fax: +90 (0)322 435 91 26
e-mail: adanata@dhmi.gov.tr
Website: www.dhmi.gov.tr
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Name:	Ankara - Esenboga Airport (ESB/LTAC)
Address:	Ankara Airport, Turkey
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Name:	Antalya Airport (AYT/LTAI)
Address:	Antalya Airport, Turkey
Details:	Antalya Airport, Turkey, DHMI, Hava Liani Basmüdürlügü, 07030 Antalya Tel: +90 (0)242 21 89 50, +90 (0)242 330 30 30 Fax: +90 (0)242 21 89 60, +90 (0)242 330 33 02 e-mail: info@aytport.com Website: www.aytport.com Atatürk Airport see Istanbul - Atatürk Airport

Name:	Dalaman Airport (DLM/LTBS)
Address:	Dalaman Airport, Turkey
Details:	Dalaman Airport, Turkey, DHMI Havalimani, 48770 Dalaman-Mugla Tel: +90 (0)252 792 52 91 Fax: +90 (0)252 792 52 96, +90 (0)252 792 53 83 Esenboga Airport see Ankara - Esenboga Airport

Name:	Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST/LTBA)
Address:	Istanbul Airport, Turkey
Details:	Istanbul Airport, Turkey, Havalimani Basmüdürlügü, Istanbul Tel: (Switchboard) +90 (0)212 663 64 00, (Deputy Manager) +90 (0)212 663 64 95, (Deputy Manager) +90 (0)212 663 26 93 Fax: +90 (0)212 663 62 50 e-mail: basmudurluk@dhmiata.gov.tr Website: www.ataturkairport.com

Name:	Istanbul - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW/LTFJ)
Address:	Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen, Turkey
Details:	Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen, Turkey, 81440 Kurtköy - Istanbul Tel: +90 (0)216 585 50 00, +90 (0)216 585 51 74 Fax: +90 (0)216 585 51 14, +90 (0)216 585 52 81 e-mail: tulga.tilev@sgairport.com Website: www.sgairport.com

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Banks

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Electric Currents

Name:	Type C
Details:	Voltage: 230V Frequency: 50 Hz Plug: C & F

Type C
Round pin attachment plug

Type F
"Shuko" plug and receptacle with side grounding contacts

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