- General Information
- Gaziantep is a major Turkish city with 3.5 million inhabitants
- City name changed from Antep to Gazi in 1921 after French occupation
- Known as Turkish gastronomy capital with few international tourists
- Transportation
- Airport 15 km from city center with Havaş shuttle service
- Public transportation includes buses, trams, suburban rail and bike share
- Gaziray trains run every 30 minutes from Başpınar to Taşlıca
- Attractions
- Archaeological Museum closed after 2023 earthquake
- Gaziantep Castle heavily damaged and closed to public
- Zeugma Mosaic Museum reopened after earthquake
- Cuisine Museum showcases traditional Turkish food preparation
- Local Culture
- Known for spicy kebab, lahmacun and baklava
- Traditional bazaars sell baklava, nargile and local crafts
- Local pistachios grown in region
- Many drinking establishments serve women, some offer quiet beer
- Accommodation
- Multiple hotels available in city center
- Prices range from 35-140 TL per room
- Many hotels offer breakfast included
- Surrounding Areas
- Halfeti picturesque riverside old town
- Zeugma nearby with ancient mosaic collection
- Mount Nemrut in Kahta with ancient statues
- Yesemek site with Hittite stone statues