Gaziantep

Plate code 27 · Region Southeastern Anatolia

Capital of baklava and pistachios and a world-famous food city, with a large Arab community. The castle was damaged in the 2023 earthquakes, so check visiting times.

Places to see

• Zeugma Mozaik MüzesiFamous mosaic museum
• Gaziantep KalesiCastle in the city centre
• Bakırcılar ÇarşısıCoppersmiths' bazaar
• RumkaleAncient fortress on the Euphrates

Food and products

• Baklava
• Antep fıstığı
• Beyran
• Katmer

Official links

Other provinces in the region

• Adıyaman
• Batman
• Diyarbakır
• Kilis
• Mardin
• Şanlıurfa
• Siirt
• Şırnak

Published: 5 November 2026 · Last reviewed: 5 November 2026