Gaziantep, Turkey

15 Best Things to Do in Gaziantep

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Ranked by traveler review volume across 15 places we track in Gaziantep. Updated monthly.

Batur Stadium
Entertainment
Batur Stadium is a sports venue in Gaziantep used for football matches and other athletic events.
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Karataş Şahinbey Sport Hall
Entertainment
Karataş Şahinbey Sport Hall is a modern indoor sports venue in Gaziantep, primarily used for basketball and volleyball matches.
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ALG Spor
Entertainment
ALG Spor is a prominent women's football club based in Gaziantep, competing in the Turkish Women's Football Super League.
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Gaziantep Castle
Landmark
Gaziantep Castle is a historic fortress that originated in the Roman period and has been expanded by subsequent civilizations.
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Kamil Ocak Sport Hall
Entertainment
Kamil Ocak Sport Hall is a multi-purpose indoor sports complex in Gaziantep, hosting a wide range of athletic events including basketball, volleyball, handball, and martial arts tournaments.
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Gaziantep Synagogue
Religious site
Gaziantep Synagogue, located in the city's old quarter, is a meticulously restored Jewish house of worship dating back to the 19th century.
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Gaziantep Mevlevi Culture and Foundation Works Museums
Museum
Housed in a meticulously restored Ottoman-era structure, the Gaziantep Mevlevi Culture and Foundation Works Museums offer a dual experience.
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Gaziantep Zoo
Park & nature
Gaziantep Zoo, one of the largest in Turkey, is set within a sprawling park that houses hundreds of animal species from around the world.
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Antiochia ad Taurum
Sight
Antiochia ad Taurum is an ancient city site located near Gaziantep, dating back to the Hellenistic period.
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Kamil Ocak Stadium
Entertainment
Kamil Ocak Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gaziantep, primarily used for football matches and other events.
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Sanko Park
Market
Sanko Park is Gaziantep's premier shopping destination, a sprawling mall featuring a wide array of international and local brands, from fashion to electronics.
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Boyacı Mosque
Religious site
Boyacı Mosque is a compact yet charming religious site in Gaziantep, distinguished by its vividly colored facade.
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Liberation Mosque
Religious site
Liberation Mosque, originally built in the 17th century during the Ottoman period, stands as a landmark of Gaziantep's architectural and historical identity.
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Alaüddevle Mosque
Religious site
Alaüddevle Mosque, built in the 16th century, is a masterpiece of Ottoman religious architecture in Gaziantep.
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Şirvani Mosque
Religious site
Şirvani Mosque is a historic religious site located in the heart of Gaziantep's old city. Its most recognizable feature is the unique, elegantly proportioned minaret that rises above the surrounding buildings.
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