Info From US State Department to Americans in Turkey
State Department travel@gov (Enter Turkey's in box for more info) For your safety: Avoid travel to southeastern Turkey, particularly near the Syrian border. Stay away from large crowds, including at popular tourist destinations. Exercise heightened vigilance and caution when visiting public access areas, especially those heavily frequented by tourists. Stay away from political gatherings and rallies. Follow the instructions of local authorities in an emergency. Stay at hotels with identifiable security measures in place. Monitor local media. For further detailed information regarding Turkey and travel: See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts , and Turkey’s Country Specific Information . Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive security messages and help us locate you in an emergency. Contact the U.S. Embassy in Ankara , located at 110 Atat...