Is Istanbul capital of Turkey?
No. The capital city of Turkey is Ankara.
Is it possible that men can marry more than one wife in Istanbul (or across to Turkey)?
No. According to the Turkish Civil Law, it is forbidden for men and women to marry more than one person.
Is a passport required for crossing from the Istanbul Anatolian side to European side?
Passport is not required when crossing from the Anatolian side to Europe side (or crossing from Europe side to Anatolian side).
Is Topkapi Palace located in Topkapi District?
No. The distance between Topkapı Palace and Topkapı district is approximately 9 km. If you accidentally went to Topkapi to visit Topkapi Palace, don’t worry. You can reach Topkapı Palace in about 25 minutes by taking the T1 Bağcılar – Kabataş tram.
Topkapi Palace is located in the Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque) area.
Is there a desert in Istanbul?
No. Not only in Istanbul, there is no desert in Turkey.
Is Arabic language spoken in Istanbul?
No. The official language of Turkey is Turkish.
However, it is worth noting that there is a dense Syrian population in Istanbul due to the intense immigration wave in recent years.
Is there transportation by camel in Istanbul?
No. In Istanbul (and even in Turkey) you can see camels only in zoos.
Is it always summer in Istanbul?
No. Istanbul is a city where you can experience four seasons throughout the year.
Is it mandatory for men to grow a mustache in Turkey?
No. In fact, for many Turkish young men, the mustache is extremely demode.
Do you eat three meals a day of kebab in Istanbul?
No. Kebab is just one element of the rich Turkish cuisine.
Do women have to wear a headscarf in Istanbul?
No. The people in Istanbul (and across to Turkey) is able to wear every clothes they wish.
Only, as a sign of respect, women are expected to wear headscarves when visiting mosques and mausoleums.
Do men wear fez in Istanbul?
No. Contrary to common belief, men of a law issued in 1925 to wear the fez was banned in Turkey.
In some tourist attractions, employees wear fez as decor to attract tourists.
Who is the king of Turkey?
Turkey is not an Arabian country. There is no kingdom authorities in Turkey. Turkey has been Republic since 1923.
Is it allowed to drink in Istanbul?
Yes. There are many night club and pub in Istanbul. However, drinking in public places may not be welcomed by the public.
Do everyone know belly dancing in Turkey?
No. Belly dancing is not too populer as others thought in Turkey.
