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Istanbul Travel Resources

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Here's a little information related to travel in the city of Istanbul to guide you before or while you journey; learn the currency before you go and a little language knowledge will improve your cultural immersion as a tourist; information on the main religions found in Turkey is also included for your interest.

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Currency: lira; Coins 5000 , 10,000 , 25,000 , 50,000 and 100,000 lira; Bank Notes 100,000 , 250,000 , 500,000 , 1,000,000 , 5,000,000 and 10,000,000 lira - conversion

  
Religions: Predominately Muslim.
  
Languages: Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Greek.

Turkish Ministry of Tourism - official website of the Turkish Ministry of Tourism.

Istanbul Foundation for Culture and the Arts - theatre, movies. music etc in Istanbul.

Cyber City Guide Hotels and Accommodation in Istanbul - guide to Istanbul including discount hotels, attractions and more.