GAZIANTEP CASTLE
Gaziantep Castle, which has a history of six thousand years, is on a hill to the south of Allaben Creek, watching the city with all its splendor. The castle, which has functioned as an observation point since the Roman period, regains its present appearance in the Byzantine period. The castle, which went through a detailed renovation during the Kanuni period, has 12 towers.
HISTORICAL TAHMIS COFFEE
The coffee house, which preserves its historical atmosphere to a large extent, is one of the places that should be visited in Gaziantep. If we talk about the history of the coffee house, we can say that it dates back to 1635. We recommend that you see the unique atmosphere of the coffee shop, which is still serving in the same building, and have a coffee break.
CHAIN BEDESTEN
If you like to shop in places with a historical atmosphere in the city you visit or live in, we recommend you to stop by Zincirli Bedesten. The building, which was built by Darendeli Hüseyin Pasha in the 1700s, has a single storey and 73 shops. Today, you can find spices, accessories and souvenirs in these shops.
ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM
I wanted to start from a point where you can get the most comprehensive information about the history of the city. The museum, which had the distinction of being the world’s largest museum in its field until the Hatay archaeological museum was opened, has been welcoming its visitors since 2011. In addition to the first ages, works from the Roman and Byzantine periods are also exhibited. Mosaics cover a large part of the museum of 3,000 square meters. The most striking work in the museum is the Gypsy Girl mosaic.
GAZIANTEP COPPER BAZAAR
The construction date of the bazaar, where you can encounter the rarest and most special examples of copper work, is unknown, but when the architectural features are examined, experts think that it was built in the 1800s. Here you can both buy beautiful coppers and get information about copper processing at first hand.
ALMACI MARKET
With its 250-year history, the Almacı Market, the oldest bazaar of Gaziantep, is known by this name because only apples and pears were sold in the old times. Today, if you want to buy the ingredients that add flavor to the taste of the local cuisine, you can go to this bazaar. Here you can find spices, dried vegetables, fruits and herbs and nuts.
HISTORICAL CUSTOMS HAN
You can find the best examples of handicraft products here, as in the Coppersmiths’ Bazaar. The construction of the Historical Customs Han, which is one of the prominent inns in the inns surrounding the Gaziantep castle, was completed in 1878. Although this two – storey building has hosted trade visitors for many years, it serves as a Handicraft Production and Sales Center after the restoration work it went through in 2011. While visiting this place, you can find the best examples of silver and copper work, as well as kutnu, tasbih, kilim,Yemeni, aba and calico products.
