Banks which change money and accept Euro- and Traveller’s cheques are marked accordingly. Branches of all large Turkish banks are found in all cities and tourist centres. To change money in the streets is illegal.
ecause of strict cleansing regulations in the Islamic religion there have been many public baths (hamam) in Turkey since the Middle Ages. In general men and women go to different baths. If in a city there is only one bath, men and women use it on different days. In the middle of the bath-room surrounded by open cabins, is the so-called “Göbektaşı”. On this marble platform the guest, clothed with a “pestemal” round his hips, stretches out for a while to perspire. After that his/her skin is rubbed and massaged by attendants, a “tellak” (for men) or a “natır” dor women). Many old baths have interesting architecture. You find these particularly especially in Istanbul and Bursa.
In big cities and holiday resorts you can rent a car from national and international car leasing companies. The fees correspond to European prices....