Gaziantep

Gaziantep

Popular places to visit in Gaziantep;

First day

You can start the day by exploring the various museums in the center of Gaziantep. First of all, you can visit the December 25 Panorama Museum, the Turkish Bath Museum and the Emine Göğüş Culinary Museum. After these museum tours, you can go to Gaziantep Castle and witness the magnificent views of the city from above. If you are interested in the activities you can learn while doing, you can try the olive workshop where you can practice different culinary skills. After the workshop, you can visit the State and Customs Caravanserais. If you are planning to do shopping, you can visit Zincirli Bazaar, Bakırcılar Bazaar and Almaci Bazaar where you can find different local delicacies and souvenirs. You can taste Tahmis Coffee while taking a break during your Gaziantep trip. To better understand the Mevlevi belief, you can visit the Mevlevihane and Mevlevihane Foundation Museum. You can complete your day by visiting Pişirici Kastel and Kozluca Kastel.

The second day

You can start your day by visiting one of the most famous museums of the region, located in the city center of Gaziantep. Zeugma Mosaic Museum has a magnificent mosaic collection. Then you can visit Gaziantep Archeology Museum and examine the historical artifacts in the region. You can wander around the streets of Bey Mahallesi and feel like a person from Gaziantep. Atatürk Memorial Museum and Ali İhsan Göğüş Museums are really worth seeing. If you are visiting the city with your children, you can explore the Play and Toy Museum, which has a nice collection of toys from different periods. You can witness the magnificent Ottoman architecture by visiting the Kurtuluş Mosque. Bayazhan City Museum sheds light on the economic, natural and social life of Gaziantep and its people. Finally, if you are looking for a nice family entertainment, you can visit Gaziantep Zoo, which covers an area of approximately 1000 acres.