The 11 best castles in and around Gaziantep

The museum is truly remarkable, featuring mosaic artworks from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. It's a unique experience for anyone who loves history — or simply for those looking to enjoy something different and memorable. The Turkish people are genuinely creative in developing innovative attractions in every town or city, no matter how far it is from Turkey’s center. Wherever you go, you're sure to find historical sites, cultural spots, or entertainment areas that offer delightful experiences. May God bless Turkey🙏

Location: Near the silk road, 10-15 min by car from courthouse. Ticket: 100 ₺ / person for citizen, mandatory to have museum card; 12€/ person for foreigner which is extremely high! Pretty big and amazed with historical information with such archaeological finds.

It is amazing museum lot of excellent pieces to see beautiful mosaics super rich culture and presenting very well nice museum a lot of information.

Impressive museum. Quite expensive to visit but a spectacular collection of mosaics. It could do with more contextual information about the lives, economy etc if those who created them. And also some more detail about the recovery and restoration of the mosaics. But overall very much worth spending time here.

Absolutely amazing museum! Must visit and enjoy the beautiful mosaic. The Gipsy girl is so alive…

This museum is one of the unique place you may visit the mosaics are incredible can not see any other place

It is undoubtedly one of the most interesting places and a must-visit in Antep. The mosaics are well-preserved and highly diverse. I must admit that Zeugma is truly a masterpiece, but there are also many other beautiful things to see. If you are interested in mythology, you will appreciate the mosaics even more. Highly recommend it, and I definitely want to visit again!

Very poor maintenance. Monkeys, birds and reptiles are tucked in small enclosed spaces. Monkey house and reptile house are not ventilated and smells horrible. Aquarium was so small but it had some piranhas which was the only interesting thing. The only funny thing i’ve encountered was the fighting bear figures placed under a dinosaur fossil replica lmao. The same installment had some dead animals in formaldehyde solution which were probably never been replaced with new solution. It was a nauseating experience overall. I decided to leave after seeing the neglected bird cage that no one seem to care about, didn’t even went to see other parts. Would not recommend.

This place has alot of potential. Much of the indoor areas if not all are closed to the public. The animals are not properly cared for, especially the avian species. Much of the exotic bird species are exhibiting signs of extreme depression and solitude (feather plucking, picking at the roof, frustrated behavior). It is not healthy to keep so many large social birds in such an enclosed space with a lack of attention. This is extremely unfair to the birds. It appears there is a lack of a proper caretaker for these birds and they desperately need the right love. I hope the park brings this to their attention promptly.

What a wonderful place, its very big that you need more than 4 hours to see everything, their are many kinds of animals with a description of each one on the outside of its cage. If you visited Gaziantep, you should come and visit this place. A great place to bring your kids to. And the entrance price is very low, about 1.5 dollars.

Safe & clean, a good visit for families. One of he biggest zoo in the world with hundreds of animals available to see. Its huge in here so you better free off your whole afternoon or morning. It is super affordable too.

The animal cages are large and the existing nets hinder the vision of some animals, but in general it is a very beautiful place and it is recommended to visit it and it is very interesting for children because of the large and safe space

The best zoo i have visited in my life (i have visited many in Germany and in Spain), very wide variations from well treated animals, good organised and very clean

Various kinds of animals and very clean and green spaces Great place for kids

Stumbled over this hotel on my way back from the castle decided to go in since I was already there. It's a small place, but still has alot of information. If you don't go here, you don't miss out on much, but it's worth a quick look if your nearby. For me 10-15 minutes was enough.

Nicely displayed kitchen/ cooking utensils in a small sized museum. Nothing extremely exciting and entry coasts 5 tLs.

Local museum on behalf of one of famous families in Gaziantep. Gaziantep cuisine traditions and old kitchen tools are displayed.

Small building with a many interesting stuffs about Gaziantep kitchen

It was too small though you can find out many information about Gaziantep dishes and kitchen stuff

Interesting place to while away some time if you happen to visit Gaziantep, especially if you enjoy food. The museum is set in an interesting house not far from the castle. It is well designed and has static displays of the culinary history of the area. Most importantly, write ups are both in Turkish and English. Take the time to locate this museum the day you visit the castle - if you are interested in food.

Say the name Gaziantep to a Turk, and they'll usually start talking about food. This city is known as one of the country's culinary capitals, so it's no surprise that there's a museum dedicated to its food. The layout and excellent information panels guide you through Gaziantep's most famed dishes, which of course include the sticky, syrupy delights of the town's baklava, but also plenty of savory dishes that have an extra-spicy kick compared to much of Turkish cuisine. You'll most likely walk out of the museum hungry, so study up the information panels while in the museum and then head out with your new knowledge to taste some local flavors for lunch.

Very authentic place! Highly recommended to visit! You won’t leave without getting some new copper items for your kitchen. However, be mindful—there are both factory-made and handcrafted pieces, so prices and quality vary. Also, don’t forget to buy the famous Antep pepper! 🌶️

Visited the place to buy some copper items. All handcrafted right inside the stores. They have handmade leather shoes, cold pressed oil from any kind of seeds you can think of.

Was a different experience. Bit pricy but its a tourist place same as everywhere. Whatchout for bikes and motorcycles they run through the baazar recklessly

Beautiful bazaar with vendors selling a lot of copper handcrafts, spices, and many other traditional things. We spent many times here.

Cozy vibes. Very good products. Friendly people (who do offer you lots of samples in order to sell their product haha)

Very nice and historical area og Gaziantep.

Nice place to visit. One of the highlights. I did but some hypocrat pepper. How it is super hot. Also bought could Nicknecks.

If your in the city this attraction is well worth a visit. If you are really interested in the history, there is alot of text you can read while walking through the museum part of this site on your way up to the tip of the castle. Once you get on the top most of the area you can't really look out, but there's a viewing area were you can look and take photos. 30-60 min is enough at this attraction in my opinion. If I were to come back with friends I would probably take them to see it, but seeing it once is enough. Overall a nice attraction that's worth a visit.

Not a handicap friendly place, neither are the employees, very rude. And you can either enter by wireless payment or you cant. The entrance fee is 20 tl. Wish theyd higher the fee and invest more in their employees.

The castle /fortress is very well preserved. Inside there is a small museum for the battle for Gaziantep during the Turkish War of Independence. Amazing view to the city from the top.

Nice castle and pretty big, encompasses a lot of old-fashioned shops and Mosques around, they are really eye catching and attractive, there are too a lot of restaurants, the area there has touristic character This castle does have a huge similarity with Aleppo citadel which is the biggest castle in the world

Great experience! Whether you're interested in history or not you must visit the castle! You'll fall for the 3d painting of the historical events! If you're a fan of over the top view of the city you'll love the scenery!

Gaziantep Castle is a nice historical place that worth to visit while you are in Gaziantep. From the castle a beautiful view is opening because castle is in the high place, on the hill. Castle has played an important role in the protection of a city in the war during the Ottoman empire times. There is museum inside the castle with audio story and main political figures. İt's important place for Turkish people to remember and respect their history.

One the main historical places of old town Gazinatep. Gaziantep Castle is a castle first built by the Hittite Empire as an observation point and later built into a main castle by the Roman Empire on top of a hill at the center of Gaziantep, Turkey, in 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. It underwent further expansion and renovation under Emperor Justinianus between 527 and 565 AD. The entrance fee is 10TL paying with bank card.

Fantastic museum to learn more about the amazing history of this region. The collection includes Palaeolithic artifacts; items from a Bronze Age necropolis; Hittite, Persian, Roman, Hellenistic, and Commagene artworks and the skeleton of a mammoth.

Totally loved it! So many things to see ,centuries to relive! Such a great great place to learn about historical eras and observe the ingenious ways they've adopted! The musuem itself is well organized. I highly recommend this museum.

I loved the museum! The collection itself is really good, I hope they work more on the exhibition, displaying and informations they also accept ICOM card.

A unique collection and an amazing exhibition. In comparison to other museums, Gaziantep Archaeology Museum is less visited, however I can say that it is one of the best museums in Antep. It is possible to see various artifacts from different eras and empires such as Neolithic, Calcolotich, Hittite, Roman, Hellenistic, Ottoman and such. Be ready to spare at least 2 hours if you want to visit this museum properly. At the beginning of the exhibition, there is also an elaborate section of the region's natural history, which gives you a detailed overall image. Be aware that the museum closes at 5 pm and the ticket office closes at 4.30 pm.

Pretty standard archeology museum, nothing too extraordinary or special. Still worth a visit if you're passing by.

Seen as a poor cousin to the Zeugma mosaic museum but packed with treasures from ancient history. Engravings, Roman statues, archaeological finds from Mt Nemrut and pre historical human burial sites, this friendly museum is more than worth a couple of hours of your time when visiting Gaziantep.

I really liked the museum, very quite and informative. I liked the Stamps especially. Price of entry is good. Suitable for a weekend visit.

(Translated by Google) Google location is marked very close to Pişirici Kasteli but this is wrong. The museum is located in the Bey neighborhood. (Original) Google konumu Pişirici Kasteli'nin çok yakınına işaretlenmiş ancak bu yanlıştır. Müze Bey mahallesinde bulunuyor..

This is truly a remarkable and unique place. It’s more than just a museum — it’s an experience. No effort has been spared in telling the story of Antep’s defense and the bravery of its people. For every Turkish citizen, this is a must-visit. As someone from Antep, I was deeply moved by what I experienced here. Hats off to everyone who brought this place to life

Just visited this museum, it’s really awesome! Lots of interesting exhibits, clean place, and a calm atmosphere. Perfect for history lovers

This museum is very impressive. The panorama is very realistic. Tables are informative. If you go to Gaziantep, you should definitely visit this museum. You'll have a lot of information for Gaziantep.

The museum is exceptional place. Every corner in it has its special characteristics, and when you hear the voices it takes you to that era when Gaziantep overcome the invaders and achieved the great victory. In fact, It's great experience.

Gaziantep Panorama Museum is a powerful and very well-set-up experience. It is far from boring, offering a wealth of information and documentation that makes the history come alive. As a Turkish visitor, the emotional impact is profound, and you may find yourself unable to hold back tears. The museum does an incredible job of honoring history and telling its story in a moving and compelling way. It’s a truly touching and informative tribute.

A museum that you definitely need to visit to learn the history of Gaziantep. It has a better design than most museums in Turkiye and Europe. Paintings, artifacts, panoramas, etc., all worth seeing.

I entered this museum just because it was on my way, and it was a great discovery! It was interesting to learn more about the city's history and its dramatic recent past. The museum is very well organised, it has descriptions in English, and it features documents, showcases, and videos; it is impossible to get bored. Unfortunately, I had to go out after 1h30 as it was closing time, but I could have stayed longer.

Old Mosque But Very Nice

Nice mosque, fully renovated.

Nice historical place

Nice one

(Translated by Google) The distinguished mosque located in the city center of Gaziantep, right next to Imam Çağdaş. It impresses you greatly with its historical texture. It is called Ali Dola Mosque among the people. It was built in the 1500s in the name of Alaüddevle, the last lord of the Dulkadiroğlu principality. The altar is made triangular. I recommend you to visit this place during your visit to the center. It is recommended that you do not arrive by car. While you're in that area, you can eat at the surrounding restaurants, visit the Coppersmiths' Bazaar and the Elmacı Market, which is the Spice Bazaar just below. (Original) Gaziantep’in şehir merkezinde bulunan, İmam Çağdaş’ın hemen yanındaki güzide camii. Tarihi dokusuyla sizi fazlasıyla etkiliyor. Halk arasında Ali Dola Camii deniliyormuş. Dulkadiroğlu beyliğinin son beyi olan Alaüddevle adına 1500’lü yıllarda inşa edilmiş. Mihrabı üçgen yapılmış. Merkez gezisi sırasında burayı da ziyaret etmenizi öneririm. Arabayla gelmemeniz tavsiye edilir. O civara gelmişken, çevre restoranlarda yemek yenebilir , Bakırcılar Çarşısı’na ve hemen aşağısındaki Baharat Çarşısı olan Elmacı Pazarına uğranabilir.

(Translated by Google) Alaüddevle Mosque is a historical mosque located in Kahramanmaraş and built in the early 16th century. Since it was built by Alaüddevle Bozkurt Bey, the last ruler of the Dulkadiroğulları Principality, the mosque is named after him. The building, which bears the influence of Ottoman architecture, is one of the important works of the Dulkadiroğulları period. The architectural structure of the mosque attracts attention with its cut stone workmanship. The mosque, which was built with a single dome, also has a courtyard with a fountain. Traces of Ottoman period calligraphy can be seen in its interior decorations. Next to the mosque is the tomb of Alaüddevle Bozkurt Bey. Alaüddevle Mosque is an important part of Kahramanmaraş's historical and cultural heritage. It is an important building both in terms of worship and tourism, with its architecture and historical value reflecting the transition from the Dulkadiroğulları Principality to the Ottoman Empire. (Original) Alaüddevle Camii, Kahramanmaraş’ta bulunan ve 16. yüzyılın başlarında inşa edilen tarihi bir camidir. Dulkadiroğulları Beyliği’nin son hükümdarı Alaüddevle Bozkurt Bey tarafından yaptırıldığı için cami, onun adıyla anılmaktadır. Osmanlı mimarisinin etkilerini taşıyan yapı, Dulkadiroğulları dönemine ait önemli eserlerden biridir. Caminin mimari yapısı, kesme taş işçiliğiyle dikkat çeker. Tek kubbeli olarak inşa edilen caminin yanında bir de şadırvanlı avlusu bulunmaktadır. İç süslemelerinde Osmanlı dönemi hat sanatının izleri görülmektedir. Caminin yanında Alaüddevle Bozkurt Bey’in türbesi de yer almaktadır. Alaüddevle Camii, Kahramanmaraş’ın tarihi ve kültürel mirasının önemli bir parçasıdır. Dulkadiroğulları Beyliği’nden Osmanlı’ya geçiş sürecini yansıtan mimarisi ve tarihi değeriyle hem ibadet hem de turistik açıdan önemli bir yapıdır.

(Translated by Google) Alaüddevle Mosque is also known among the public as Ali Dola Mosque. Alaüddevle was the last lord of the Dulkadiroğlu Principality that ruled Maraş. Considering that Alaüddevle, who had the mosque built, died in 1515, it is understood that it was built before this date. The architect of the mosque was Armenek and the foreman was Kirkor. The system of a small columned window inside an arch and a round window above it, seen in Christian art, is also applied here. The fact that the mihrab is enclosed in a triangular pediment is another feature taken from churches. In addition, the large-sized moldings around the side wall windows and the mihrab decorations inside contain baroque features. (Original) Alaüddevle Camii için halk arasında Ali Dola Camii de denilmektedir. Alaüddevle, Maraş'ta hakimiyet sürdüren Dulkadiroğlu Beyliği'nin son beyidir. Camiyi yaptıran Alaüddevle'nin 1515 yılında vefat ettiği düşünülürse, bu tarihten önce yaptırıldığı ortaya çıkmaktadır. Caminin mimarı Armenek, ustabaşısı da Kirkor'dur. Hıristiyan sanatında görülen kemer içindeki küçük sütunlu pencere ve üzerinde yuvarlak bir pencereden oluşan sistem burada da uygulanmaktadır. Mihrabın üçgen bir alınlık içine alınması, yine kiliselerden alınma bir özelliktir. Ayrıca yan duvar pencerelerinin etraf silmelerinin büyük ebatta yapılmaları ve içerideki mihrap süslemeleri ise barok özellikleri ihtiva etmektedir.

(Translated by Google) A collection of nuts, fruit juices, clothing stores, gold and silver stores, and restaurants. It's a crowded market. Pomegranate juice is cheap. (Original) 견과류, 과일쥬스, 옷가게, 금은방, 식당들이 모인 북적거리는 시장이에요. 석류쥬스 저렴해요.

(Translated by Google) Very nice if you like authentic things (Original) Sehr schön wenn Mann authentische Sachen mag

(Translated by Google) After reading the comments I felt a little ripped off. I hope not. It seemed very nice and cheap to me. (Original) Yorumları okuduktan sonra biraz kazıklandığımı hissettim. Umarım öyle değildir. Gayet güzel ve ucuz geldi bana.

(Translated by Google) It is currently closed to visitors as it is under restoration. (Original) Şu anda restorasyonda olduğu için ziyarete kapalı

(Translated by Google) If you go on the gap tour and your first stop is Antep, I do not recommend you to shop here. The dried eggplant we bought for 200 lira is 75 TL in Urfa. Sumak sour is 200 TL, again 70 TL in Urfa. I recommend it to those who want to buy it. (Original) gap turuna çıkıp ilk durağınız antepse eğer burdan alışveriş yapmanızı önermiyorum.200 liraya aldığımız kuru patlıcan urfada 75 tl. Sumak ekşisi 200 tl yine urfa da 70 tl.Alıcak olanlara tavsiyemdir.

(Translated by Google) Zincirli Bedesten, whose real name is Hüseyin Pasha Bedesten, was built by Darendeli Hüseyin Pasha in 1718. It is a long, narrow and covered bazaar that used to be at the center of shopping life. (Original) Gerçek adı Hüseyin Paşa Bedesteni olan Zincirli Bedesten, 1718 yılında Darendeli Hüseyin Paşa tarafından inşa edilmiştir. Eskiden alışveriş hayatının merkezinde bulunan, ince uzun ve üstü kapalı bir çarşıdır.

(Translated by Google) The atmosphere is nice. You should definitely stop by here for souvenirs. (Original) Atmosfer güzel. Hediyelikler için buraya mutlaka uğranmalı

If your in the city this attraction is well worth a visit. If you are really interested in the history, there is alot of text you can read while walking through the museum part of this site on your way up to the tip of the castle. Once you get on the top most of the area you can't really look out, but there's a viewing area were you can look and take photos. 30-60 min is enough at this attraction in my opinion. If I were to come back with friends I would probably take them to see it, but seeing it once is enough. Overall a nice attraction that's worth a visit.

Not a handicap friendly place, neither are the employees, very rude. And you can either enter by wireless payment or you cant. The entrance fee is 20 tl. Wish theyd higher the fee and invest more in their employees.

The castle /fortress is very well preserved. Inside there is a small museum for the battle for Gaziantep during the Turkish War of Independence. Amazing view to the city from the top.

Nice castle and pretty big, encompasses a lot of old-fashioned shops and Mosques around, they are really eye catching and attractive, there are too a lot of restaurants, the area there has touristic character This castle does have a huge similarity with Aleppo citadel which is the biggest castle in the world

Great experience! Whether you're interested in history or not you must visit the castle! You'll fall for the 3d painting of the historical events! If you're a fan of over the top view of the city you'll love the scenery!

Gaziantep Castle is a nice historical place that worth to visit while you are in Gaziantep. From the castle a beautiful view is opening because castle is in the high place, on the hill. Castle has played an important role in the protection of a city in the war during the Ottoman empire times. There is museum inside the castle with audio story and main political figures. İt's important place for Turkish people to remember and respect their history.

One the main historical places of old town Gazinatep. Gaziantep Castle is a castle first built by the Hittite Empire as an observation point and later built into a main castle by the Roman Empire on top of a hill at the center of Gaziantep, Turkey, in 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. It underwent further expansion and renovation under Emperor Justinianus between 527 and 565 AD. The entrance fee is 10TL paying with bank card.