Things to do & places to visit in Gaziantep Province, Turkiye

Gaziantep Province #11 destination in Turkiye 2023. The average rating score is 4.57 based on 5.597 traveler reviews, of 44 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Istanbul, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:45.

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Top things to do (19)

• History Museums
• Speciality Museums
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Health Clubs
• Flea & Street Markets
• Zoos
• Castles
• Historic Sites
• National Parks
• Parks
• Religious Sites
• Shopping Malls
• Amusement & Theme Parks
• Ancient Ruins
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Escape Games
• Movie Theaters
• Art Museums

Top destinations in Gaziantep Province 4

• Islahiye
• Gaziantep
• Sahinbey
• Geneyik

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

1. 5.0 Zeugma Mosaic Museum (2.159 reviews)
   - Must see museum in Gaziantep
   Ancient Ruins • Art Museums
   
   
   This mosaic collection in this museum is very impressive. I could easily spent the whole day watching every single piece of the mosaic art. Even after taking hundreds of photos, it is hard to leave the museum. This was one of the best part of our tour of Southern Turkiye. Thanks to those who built the museum and brought these art pieces together. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Gaziantep Savas Muzesi (71 reviews)
   - War museum
   History Museums
   
   
   I had emotional times when I visited this great place. During the Independence war- world war1- gaziantep's reaction showed by figures See more..
   
3. 5.0 Tahtani Cami (4 reviews)
   - Tahtani Cami
   Religious Sites
   
   
   Gaziantep Kalesinin yanında, halk arasında Tahtalı Camii olarak söylenen farklı bir minaresi olan tarihi ve manevi değeriyle güzel bir camimiz. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Alauddevle Camii (4 reviews)
   - MAGNIFICENT ARCHITECTURE
   Religious Sites
   
   
   A perfect mosque, with an amazing architecture. It is like a little but very precious jewel.I stongly recommend you to visit this mosque. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Antep Sepeti (3 reviews)
   - ÖZEL BİR YER
   Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   GAZİANTEP'E özgü bütün yöresel ürünlerin sergilendiği bir satış dükkanı.dekoru ve tasarım ürünleriyle çok hoş bir yer See more..
   
6. 5.0 Sakli Konak (3 reviews)
   - Beautiful konak with interesting copper art museum
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   We came across this charming museum whilst wandering around the backstreets of Gaziantep on the other side of the river from the castle. The konak (mansion) is home to a collection of mainly copper items from the Ottoman era which the owner Ali Atalar has been collecting for the past 40 years or so. The pieces are housed in the various rooms around a lovely green courtyard with a pomegranate tree, which was flowering at the time we visited. We were shown around the museum by the owner's son who speaks good English and who has extensive local and historical knowledge. I would recommend this place as a welcoming place offering the chance to deepen one's experience of visiting Gaziantep and feeling its history, also its connections with nearby Kilis and Aleppo. They also serve delicious looking local food and drinks. See more..
   
7. 5.0 Lastkey - X (1 review)
   Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
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8. 5.0 Sirvani Mosque (1 review)
   Historic Sites • Religious Sites
   
   
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9. 4.5 Gaziantep Zoo (542 reviews)
   - Nice zoo in the south east of Turkey
   Zoos
   
   
   Very nice and good care zoo. Not like Europe but as for this area really big and interesting. Tickets cheap. Nice short safari with bus. If u already in Gaziantep area..for sure nice place for spend few hours. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Rumkale (314 reviews)
    - An Archeological Site at the River of Euphrates
    Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles
    
    
    Gaziantep Rumkale Gaziantep ilinin Yavuzeli ilçesinde kasaba köyünün yakınında bulunur Rumkale. Gaziantep’in şehir merkezine Yavuzeli ilçesinden uzak. Merzimen çayını Fırat nehrinin birleştiği noktada dik kayalıkların üzerindedir. Rumkale kasaba köyünün ve Halfetiden ulaşımı ise teknelerle çok kolay bir şekilde olabilir. Antik dönemden bulunduğumuz zamana kadar Şitamrat, Kal-a Rhomayta, Hromklay, Ranculat, Kal-at el Rum, Kal-at el Müslimin, Kale-i Zerrin (Altın Kale) ve en sonunda Rumkale gibi birçok değişik isimlerle adlandırılmıştır. Rumkale iki beden şeklindedir. Birinci bedeni kalenin doğu, Kuzey ve batı kısmına kayalığın dik bir şekilde yontulması bir şekilde oluşmuştur. İkinci bedeni doğal surun sert kalker kesme taşlarıyla sur duvarı olarak yapılmıştır. Gaziantep Rumkale bir zamanlar Halfeti(Şanlıurfa) ile Gaziantep aralarında sınır olan Fırat Nehrinin kıyısında yer almıştır. Merzimen çayının suyu Gaziantep Rumkale dibinde derin vadi içinde Fıra See more..
    
11. 4.5 Gaziantep Oyun ve Oyuncak Muzesi (295 reviews)
    - Very nice museum of children's toys
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    This museum is centrally located in the Bey quarter (which was just behind my hotel). I went there on a very hot day and definitely enjoyed my visit. Entrance fee was a symbolic 1 Turkish lira. Many toys from the past are displayed, some even from 1930s. It was very interesting to see some known toys and read background stories about them. I even found a space ship which was exactly the same like the one I owned in 1970s; I didn't know it was made in Japan! Very nice place to visit if you have time. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Elmaci Pazari (156 reviews)
    - Great Bazaar
    Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    More authentic than the touristy bazaars in Istanbul. Pistachios, spices, turkish delight and copper. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Gaziantep Museum (133 reviews)
    - Detailed Mosaics
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Another of those well worth seeing places in Gaziantep. Make sure you visit these priceless museums as you won't see things like this anywhere in the world. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Hamam Muzesi (117 reviews)
    - Perhaps the only one hamam museum in Turkey
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
    
    
    Lovely hamam museum located almost across Gaziantep Castle. With entry fee of 5 TL, visitor can enjoy the history of hamam and various practices in Gaziantep culture. Not only various hamam equipment and material but also (my favourite!) the olive soaps. Check the museum building, it is also beautiful! There are some remaining of water pipes made from clay attached to the wall. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Bayazhan Gaziantep City Museum (85 reviews)
    - Perfect
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Very traditional and very nice place. Before leave Gaziantep must be visited. Meals are very delicious. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Dulukbaba Tabiat Parki (79 reviews)
    - perfect place for jogging
    Parks
    
    
    ı went there with my gym class,we run towards to the peak and saw the ancient stone graves, Düllükbaba is the biggest forest which was created by human in Turkey. It has a fantastic water view. a very suitable for family or friends. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Gaziantep Atatürk Anı Müzesi (75 reviews)
    - Antep's Liberation
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who arrived in Gaziantep on the eve of the Feast of Ramadan on January 26, 1933, was met with great enthusiasm by the hero of the Gazianteps who did not bow to the enemy in the last 10 days and 9 days of the fight against the French. Mustafa Kemal Pasha, resting in the teacher's house drinking the cup. The festivities lasted until sabah. He examined the city, proposed the Mayor of the period Hamdi Kutlar'a suggestions and supports the development of the city. Atatürk was given honorary citizenship by the decision of the Municipal Assembly. Despite being originally Thessaloniki-born, Atatürk was recorded in the Gaziantep ili Bey neighborhood population. It has been celebrated in the festive atmosphere with great joy that Ataturk's visit to Gaziantep for many years. The Metropolitan Municipality of Gaziantep has decided to make an Atatürk Memorial Museum worthy of it to Gaziantep in order to show the devotion and devotion to the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Gaziantep Museum of Archaelogy (65 reviews)
    - must see
    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    
    
    Another great treasure of this wonderful city of Gaziantep. It seems to be unmissable. You really have to see this to appreciate it See more..
    
19. 4.5 Zeugma Belkis Antik Kent (50 reviews)
    - An unforgetable archeological site
    Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins
    
    
    Most of the Zeugma antique city is lying under FIRAT river . Only 30 % of it has been saved before the Birecik damn has been opened. Actually it was a very civilised city thusand and thousands years ago. Even The remaining part is so spectacular with the remaining mosaics. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Zincirli Bedesten Alışveriş Merkezi (43 reviews)
    - Well worth a visit and tourist friendly, fair pricing
    Shopping Malls
    
    
    I think shopping here is awesome. Prices are so tourist friendly. Mostly sell similar things but great value for money. I'd support these sellers any day. One can buy nice ceramic souvenirs together with many other goodies. See more..
    
21. 4.5 Kurtulus Cami Mosque (42 reviews)
    - Old Armenian church turned into a mosque
    Religious Sites
    
    
    This is a turn of the century Armenian Apostolic Church that was turned into a mosque in the 1980s. There are no Christian symbols left in the church except you can see the shadow of a cross on the front and back pediment. And of course, the church itself is shaped like a cross. The interior is beautiful. As in most Armenian churches, the geometry contributes to a unique acoustic of the church which I recommend that you test in any Armenian church that you visit. See more..
    
22. 4.5 Pisirici Kasteli ve Mescidi (39 reviews)
    - Lovely underground masjid and water works
    Castles
    
    
    Kinda seen this place by the way while walking through more historic parts of Gaziantep. Fascinating information on the water works and the intelligence of its system for the time it was used. Well worth a visit Has a small prayer area at the bottom too. Nice and cool underground. See more..
    
23. 4.5 Omeriye Mosque (18 reviews)
    - Oldest Mosque in Town
    Religious Sites
    
    
    This the oldest and one of the most impressive mosque in Gaziantep. It is said that Mosque was constructed by Caliph Omer and that's why named by his name but it is known that Mosque was renovated in early 12th century. This is one of the historical gems of Gaziantep which are always forgotten because of the delicious Gaziantep meals. In fact Gaziantep has many historic places and some of them are very important. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Ali Ihsan Gogus Muzesi ve Gaziantep Arastirmalari Merkezi (15 reviews)
    - Kitchen Museum.
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
    
    
    I may be being a little unfair here, but there really wasn't that much to see, granted it was only 1TL entrance fee, and if you like old Turkish cookware and a bit of local history, all set in a rather charming old house, then this place is for you. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Panorama Museum (8 reviews)
    - Informative
    Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
    
    
    If you are interested in history in general and interested in knowing about the history of Gaziantep city then yes you should visit this place. Nice place, very well organized, the panorama is nice. See more..
    
26. 4.5 Burc Tabiat Parki (7 reviews)
    - nefes
    National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    tertemiz havayı içinize çekerek yenilenmek ve şehirden uzaklaşmak istiyorsanız, en rahat ayakkabılarınızla giysilerinizi giyin ve kendinizi doğanın kollarına bırakın kendinizi!
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27. 4.0 Gaziantep Castle (465 reviews)
    - Excellent history museum and great views from top
    Castles
    
    
    Gaziantep Castle dominates the city skyline standing atop the central city hill. It's located downtown in the very center close to bazaar and other attractions. Entry fee is symbolic - slightly more than a dollar believe it or not. The interior of the Castle is converted into an excellent local history museum. It depicts events from pre WWI era, over British and French occupation onward. Museum path follows the castle layout while you walk centuries old stone blocks. Every event is described with photos, dioramas, small monuments and 3D boards. Each has English explanation and info. After the museum you exit to the top open terrace. Here you can admire best 360' city views and visit the old Mosque and Hammam ruins. At night the Castle is beautifully lit. Gaziantep castle is the best thing to do in this city along with the Zeugma Mosaic museum - totally recommend. See more..
    
28. 4.0 Emine Gogus Mutfak Muzesi (286 reviews)
    - a well done Museum all about the history of food in Turkey!
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
    
    
    a nice museum about the food and culinary traditions of Gazientep and Turkey. it is set in a small traditional home and has a ton of information everywhere from food origins to the utensils used for cooking. worth a quick visit. See more..
    
29. 4.0 Gaziantep Botanik Bahcesi (89 reviews)
    - Colors, colors and more colors...
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Beautiful garden and an amazing place to relax and enjoy your time.Well organized. You will see lots of wedding photoshoots See more..
    
30. 4.0 Tarihi Gumruk Hani (70 reviews)
    - good food for Ramadan iftar
    Historic Sites
    
    
    Osmanlı Dibek Kahvesi...... Bir kahvenin 40 yıl hatırı varsa, bu kahvenin 80 yıl olmalı; bir fincanda iki tat. Tarihi Gümrük Hanı Yaşayan Müzesi Kahvecileri Sergül Hanım ve Seddar Bey Bu Kahvelerine misafirlerini hayran bırakıyor. Gelin Hayran Olun. Tarihi Gümrük Hanı Yaşayan Müze See more..