It is only necessary to produce an identification card when collecting your letter. It is possible to use this service for sending or receiving documents from other countries. International postal orders and travelers cheques can also be exchanged. Stamp collectors will be delighted with the wide range of special stamps available to them. Jetons in three sizes for local, inter-city, and international calls can be purchased from all PTT offices.
Telephone cards are also available.
These summer hours are fixed each year by the province governors. Palaces are also closed only on Mondays. Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. The famous Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays instead of Mondays. The Covered Bazaar is closed on Sundays.