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Gaziantep


This small place is known for both its classic kebap plates and its syrup-soaked and pistachio-loaded baklava. It's a bit out of the centre, across the road from the Grand Hotel.


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1. Gaziantep Archaeological Museum

0.46 MILES

Gaziantep's archaeological museum houses a solid collection that sweeps from prehistoric fossils right up to the Byzantine era, but really comes alive in…

2. Atatürk Culture Park

0.59 MILES

This central park is a shady green haven for picnicking families and courting 20-somethings. If you're travelling with wee ones, there's decent playground…

3. Gaziantep Castle

0.7 MILES

Thought to have been constructed by the Romans, the citadel was restored by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century and rebuilt extensively by the Seljuks in…

4. Hamam Museum

0.7 MILES

One of the most interesting of Gaziantep's cache of small, speciality museums, this museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the Turkish bath…

5. Kendirli KiIisesi

0.71 MILES

Wedged between modern buildings, this church was constructed by French priests with the help of Napoleon III in 1860. A closer inspection of the building…

6. Emine Göğüş Culinary Museum

0.73 MILES

This small museum provides both information and inspiration for exploring Gaziantep's unique culinary traditions. English-language translations are key…

8. Gaziantep City Museum

0.73 MILES

Housed in the grand old Bayazhan building, this museum features interactive displays showcasing Gaziantep's culture including the story of baklava and the…