Venue
The conference will be held in Nippon Hotel,
Istanbul, Turkey.Location:
Address: Topçu Caddesi, No:6 34437 Taksim -
Istanbul / TURKEY
Phone: +90 212 313 33 00 Fax: +90 212 313 33 33
Email:
webaddress:
http://www.nipponhotel.com.tr/
Look for further information about rooming.
A Brief
about Istanbul
The
strategic setting of Istanbul, the
only city in the world built on two
continents, has formed its destiny
as an imperial capital for 1600
years. From the, empires of Roman,
Byzantine and Ottoman, this
metropolis with its rich history and
natural beauty, offers a friendly
welcome and genuine hospitality.
Numerous museums, ancient churches,
synagogues, basilicas, mosques,
mausoleums, palaces, bazaars and
baths are standing today as the
pride of all civilizations. With
more than ten universities and many
institutions, Istanbul is the most
important centre of Turkish science
and culture. For more information
about Istanbul, please
click here.
Time
Istanbul / Turkey is 2 hours ahead of
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Telephones
Pay phones and credit card phones are
available in the city.
Electricity
The electrical power supply in Turkey is
220 volts.
Climate and Clothing
May is the beginning of summer with mild
weather of approximately 20 - 22 C in the
daytime and about 14 - 17 C in the evenings.
We recommend you to bring light clothes.
Restaurants and Turkish Cuisine
There is a wide choice of restaurants in
Istanbul offering everything from excellent
national cuisine to first class
international dishes. Traditional Turkish
cuisine is famous for its many specialties
prepared with fresh vegetables. There are
lots of quality restaurants and fast-food
shops in the vicinity of the hotel reserved
for this meeting. Although service charge is
included in most restaurants, leaving a tip
at one's own discretion is appreciated.
Shopping
One of the most enjoyable parts of a trip
to Istanbul / Turkey is shopping for the
rich variety of Turkish crafts. Turkish
carpets, kilims, suede and leatherwear as
well as other items of clothing are the best
buys. Copper, silver, brassware and
jewellery are also choices for buying, along
with works of ceramics and the famous
Turkish meerschaum.
Visa
Please check with your travel agent
whether you require an entry visa to Turkey.
It is advisable to check in sufficient time
before departure.
Currency
The Turkish currency is New Turkish Lira.
The exchange rate for Turkish Lira may be
followed from exchange offices.
Banking and Exchange Facilities
Foreign money can be changed at banks
during normal business days (09.00-17.00
Monday-Friday) as well as at hotels, at the
airport and in exchange offices. Exchange
rates are set daily by the Central Bank. All
major credit cards are accepted in most
hotels, restaurants and shops. Automated
bank machines are available at many points
throughout the city and at the airport.
Driving Licence
Most international driver's licenses are
recognized in Turkey. Car rental companies
require for a valid national or
international license. Remember to keep to
the right-hand side of the road and wear
your seat belt at all times.
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