RULES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING VISITS

Mosques, Churches, Synagogues and Various Places of Worship

• Be sure to take off your shoes when entering mosques and leave them in the section reserved for them.
• Make sure you silence your phone or turn it off completely.
• Do not take photos or videos.
• Do not make phone calls.
• Do not speak loudly.
• Do not enter with food or drink.
• Do not chew gum.
• Pay attention to the gender rules at the entrances.
• For female guests, use headscarves, use tops and skirts that do not reveal the body lines. You can get it from the entrance of the relevant place of worship.
• Do not engage in dialogue with worshipers. You can communicate after the worship is over.
• Respect people who worship. Do not pass in front of people who are performing prayers in mosques.
• Do not hesitate to contact the heads of places of worship for information. You can contact the heads of places of worship before or after the worship begins.
• Follow the extra rules specified at the entrances of various places of worship.

Museums, Private Museums, Protected Areas and Ruins

• It may be necessary to present ID, Passport and buy tickets at the entrances. Follow the directions of the relevant place.
• Flash photography is prohibited in most historic locations, unless otherwise noted, do not take flash photography.
• If you are traveling in a group; Make your visit before you disperse and show the necessary group documents

(permissions etc.) to the authorities.

• Avoid making noise, sudden movements and running.
• Do not touch the historical artifacts, do not write them and avoid damage.
• Do not enter with food and drink.
• Follow the directions of the authorities.
• There may be extra redirects or restrictions on entries.
• Security or officials may want to check the ticket you bought at various points at the entrance or different points while visiting, so keep it with you during your visit and do not throw it away.