Turkey banned alcohol in public places

In public places, except for bars, hotels and cafes, drinking of alcohol is prohibited.

On the website of the tourism Association reported that Antalya has tightened restrictions on drinking alcoholic beverages.

“Within the borders of Antalya province, a ban on consumption of alcoholic beverages in public and in the form, may cause resentment of others, in such areas as open for public use as parks, gardens, squares, open areas, residential areas, roads, picnic areas and archaeological sites, buildings, railway and bus stations, streets, alleys, historical sites and places of cultural events, places of worship, abandoned buildings, construction sites, areas for ATMs, spaces under bridges, and recreational areas within the boundaries of municipalities, and any vehicle, regardless of their place of Parking,” according to the document.

The penalty for violating the ban will be 100 Turkish Lira – approximately 25 Euro.

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