Gaziantep
A city of flavours rooted in millennia of history, a timeless cultural heritage, and warm-hearted people.
One of the World's Oldest Continually Inhabited Cities
Gaziantep is a city with over 4,000 years of history and the heart of southeastern Anatolia. This ancient city, bearing the traces of Hittite, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman civilisations, welcomes millions of visitors each year with its unique cuisine, rich architecture and warm hospitality.
Added to UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for Gastronomy in 2015, Gaziantep is also Turkey's fifth-largest city and one of the country's important economic centres.
Turkey's Culinary Capital
Gaziantep, the city with Turkey's richest cuisine, holds a privileged place on the world culinary map with over 107 registered geographical indications.
Antep Baklava
The legendary pistachio baklava that gained EU protected designation in 2013 — the first Turkish product to receive such recognition.
Antep Cuisine
With lahmacun, beyran, içli köfte, katmer and hundreds of local delicacies, Antep cuisine reflects Turkey's most diverse and authentic culinary culture.
Antep Pistachios
"Antep fıstığı" has become a global symbol of Turkey. Gaziantep produces 80% of Turkey's pistachio output and has held protected geographical indication status since 2000.
Historic Bazaars
Coppersmith Bazaar & Bedesten
The Coppersmith Bazaar with over 500 years of history and Zincirli Bedesten built in 1781 still serve today as living witnesses to Gaziantep's commercial history.
Where History and Culture Meet
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Opened in 2011, the Zeugma Mosaic Museum is one of the world's largest mosaic museums with a mosaic area of 1,700 m². Unique Roman-era mosaics rescued from the ancient city of Zeugma take visitors on a journey into the depths of history.
The "Gypsy Girl" mosaic from the 2nd-3rd century BC, which has become the symbol of the museum, continues to captivate visitors with the deep expression in its eyes.
Gaziantep Castle
The historic castle built in Hittite times, enlarged by the Romans and rising in the heart of the city – the symbol of the city.
Panorama Museum
A stunning panoramic war museum built into the castle, telling the story of the struggle against French occupation.
Archaeological Museum
Comprehensive collection housing thousands of years of artefacts stretching from the Neolithic Age to the Byzantine era.
Emine Göğüş Cuisine Museum
A historic stone house from 1904, offering visitors a unique experience while preserving the secrets of Antep cuisine.
Mevlevi Museum
Museum and sema performances recreating the mystical atmosphere of the era in the Mevlevi lodge built in 1638.
Hasan Süzer Ethnography Museum
In a late-Ottoman stone mansion from 1906, traces of the city defence and traditional life are preserved.
A City Where History Is Carved in Stone
Narrow alleys, courtyard mansions, historic inns and centuries-old mosques – in Gaziantep's old fabric, time seems to stand still.
Ancient City of Zeugma
Remains of an extremely important Roman legion base and trading centre on the Euphrates – the archaeological treasure of the region.
Boyacı Mosque
Built in 1211, the Boyacı Mosque, which has one of the world's oldest wooden pulpits, is one of the city's landmarks.
Tahmis Coffeehouse
Built in 1635-1638, this coffeehouse is considered one of the oldest still-operating coffeehouses in the world.
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