Gaziantep Travel Guide: Sights & Flavours

With about 9,000 years of settlement and the title of UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Gaziantep is a city for both history and food. From Teymur Continental Hotel, Gaziantep Castle and the historic bazaars are about 10 minutes away and the Zeugma Mosaic Museum about 12 minutes.

A Heritage of Thousands of Years

With approximately 9,000 years of continuous settlement history, Gaziantep is one of Turkey's most deeply rooted cities. Designated as a 'Creative City of Gastronomy' by UNESCO in 2015, Gaziantep ranks among the world's leading culinary destinations with its geographically certified baklava, world-famous pistachios, various kebabs and katmer.

Gaziantep Cuisine

Gaziantep, with its 9,000-year culinary tradition, is one of the world's most deeply-rooted culinary capitals. With its geographically certified Antep baklava, world-famous pistachios, fire-ripened kebabs and the breakfast staple katmer, every bite carries the spirit of this ancient city.

History of Baklava

Gaziantep baklava is the only geographically certified baklava in the world. Made with the unique aroma of pistachios and thin layers of dough, this dessert is a tradition passed down from master to master for centuries.

Waiting to Be Discovered

• Gaziantep Castle10 min · 4th–6th Century AD

  A historic castle rising in the middle of the city. With its basalt walls and tower structure dating back millennia, it represents an unparalleled historical heritage.

• Zeugma Mosaic Museum12 min · The world's largest mosaic museum

  With a surface area of approximately 3,500 m², this is the world's largest mosaic museum, preserving rare mosaics from the Roman period.

• Gaziantep Baklava5 min · UNESCO City of Gastronomy

  Experience fresh baklava from masters in the historic bazaars of Gaziantep, the homeland of the world's most famous dessert.

• Coppersmith Bazaar8 min · Historic Covered Bazaar

  In this historic bazaar where the art of coppersmithing has continued for centuries, you can find handcrafted copper products and traditional Antep craft items.

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