Gaziantep, in southeastern Turkey near the Syrian border, is one of Turkey's oldest continuously inhabited cities and its undisputed culinary capital. Famous worldwide for its baklava, pistachios, and complex spiced dishes, the city pairs 2,000 years of history with a thriving modern food culture. The Zeugma Mosaic Museum — one of the world's great mosaic collections — anchors a city packed with Ottoman bazaars, ancient hilltop citadels, and a copper-craft tradition that dates back centuries.
Historical sites
Places where Gaziantep's past comes alive.
Zeugma Archaeological Site
Where: On the Euphrates near Nizip, 60 km east of Gaziantep
Admission: Site: free; Zeugma Museum in city: ₺200 (~$6.20 USD)
Dülük (Ancient Doliche) Ruins
Where: 12 km north of city center
Admission: Free
Gaziantep Castle
Where: Old city hilltop
Admission: ₺50 (~$1.55 USD)
Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop
Where: 95 km northwest of Gaziantep
Admission: ₺50 (~$1.55 USD)