Hot, dry summers and cold winters. Long snowy, cold winters and mild summers. Hot summers with mild, rainy winters. Modest entrance fees vary and additional fees are charged for permission to take photographs. Palaces are also closed on Mondays, except for Topkapi Palace which is closed on Tuesdays.
Comfortable shoes are essential for touring archaeological sites.
The exchange rates for foreign currencies are published daily. American dollars, traveler's checks, and major credit cards are widely accepted and there are ATM machines throughout the various tourism centers. Voltage is clearly marked on all hotel outlets. Water is chlorinated and potable in all cities, but bottled water is advisable. Foreign papers are available in large cities and all tourist areas.