Zincirli Bedesten (Bazaar)

Zincirli Bedesten, built by Darendeli Hüseyin Pasha in the first quarter of the 18th century, is popularly known as ‘Kara Basamak Bedesten’. The historical building, also called Et Hali (the Meat Market) because it had been home to butchers for many years, was later used as the Courthouse Building by constructing another floor on it, but this section was completely destroyed in the fire in 1957. Today, it serves as a touristic destination where souvenirs are sold.

Huzurlu Plateau

Hızır Plateau, located on the Gaziantep – Adana highway, is approximately 130 km away from the city center. You can reach it by taking district minibuses to Altınözü and then a taxi from there. However, the long and transfer-required journey makes it quite difficult to reach. The ideal mode of transportation would be to go with your private vehicle. Hızır Plateau, where you can see all shades of green, offers visitors both a visual feast and plenty of oxygen at the top of the Amanos Mountains. Since there are no facilities in the camping area, you should meet all your needs from the settlements along the way. Camping Facilities: There are no facilities such as WC, electricity, and shower. You can meet your food and beverage needs from the settlements along the way before reaching the camping area or request from the locals living in the plateau houses. Huzur Plateau, where every shade of green can be seen and meets the blue of the sky, is located within the borders of İslahiye District, 125 km away from the center of Gaziantep. Huzur Plateau is the richest area in terms of plant and animal diversity in the Amanos Mountains.

Erikçe Adventure Park

Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality aims to raise environmentally friendly children who are self-confident, happy, able to think and practice at the same time and contribute to social peace, and fulfils children's passion for adventure in Erikçe Adventure Park. Operating since 2015, Erikçe Adventure Park Children and Youth Camp Training Centre welcomes children not only from Gaziantep but also from all over Türkiye. This centre, which allows children to spend an enjoyable summer period, transfers the culture of living in nature to the new generation.

Caravan Park

As Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, new initiatives have been realized with the slogan of a different perspective in tourism, guided by digital developments after the pandemic. With the world's shift towards different tourism areas, caravan tourism has begun to offer new opportunities to people. Gaziantep, which has meticulously completed its natural beauty and suitable infrastructure works, has combined the interest in 'Caravan Park' themed tourism areas. In collaboration with Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and the National Camping and Caravan Federation, a pleasant area with a capacity for 16 caravans has been created for holidaymakers in the Yamaçtepe neighborhood (near Alleben Pond) in the Şahinbey district. The area prepared in Yamaçtepe neighborhood covers approximately 1,500 square meters and hosts a region where 16 caravans can comfortably spend their holidays. Additionally, the area built in a 400 square meter indoor space includes a television viewing room, reception, kitchen, laundry, toilets for the disabled, shower area, generator room, and storage areas.

Kumandan Fountain

The Commander Fountain, one of the symbols of Gaziantep, is one of the 150-year-old fountains built in 1915 by Sancak Beyi Şükrü Bey in memory of Commander İlmi Bey, who fell as a martyr on the Caucasus Front during World War I. This rare artifact from the Ottoman period has survived to this day.

Kavaklık Parkı

Gaziantep Kavaklık Parkı is a park located in the center of Gaziantep city, offering visitors a pleasant area filled with natural beauty. This park stands out as an ideal place for those who want to escape the chaos of city life and feel the tranquility of nature. Kavaklık Parkı is built on a large green area. The grassy areas, trees, and vegetation within the park create a natural atmosphere, providing visitors with opportunities to relax and have picnics. The park's spacious areas are perfect for children and families to play and engage in sports. The poplar trees that give the park its name add a natural beauty to the park's atmosphere.

Millet Hanı

Lala Mustafa Paşa Hanı was built by Lala Mustafa Paşa between 1571 and 1572. Initially constructed as a dark bazaar, it has evolved into its current form over time with various additions. The inn, which has a typical Ottoman caravanserai plan, features stables and merchant rooms on the ground floor surrounding the courtyard, while accommodation rooms are located on the upper floor. Throughout history, the structure has served as a caravanserai, a production and sales site for kutnu fabric, a weapons factory during the defense of Antep, and an olive oil workshop. Today, it functions as a marketplace where traditional handicrafts are preserved. In the courtyard, there is a dervish figure in memory of Ayd-i Baba, who lived here.

Alleben Pond Picnic Area

Located in the Şahinbey municipality, which is the central district within the provincial borders, Alleben Pond is approximately 6 km away from the city center. Entrance is free, and there are many areas for family time. Alleben Pond operates from 07:00 to 22:00.

Galle Park

Galle Park in Alleben Plateau combines civilisation gardens, libraries, street flavours, adventure trails with the theme of water and green and offers a good time to its visitors.

Kavaklık Kasrı

Kavaklık Kasrı, serving the people of Gaziantep for a century and becoming a symbol of Kavaklık, is located on a 16-acre land that was purchased from Hacı Hanefizade Mustafa Efendi for 100 kuruş during the Ottoman period in the 1700s and designated as a recreational area. It is said that the place was named Kavaklık due to the numerous poplar trees that were originally found in the area. The facility, used for military purposes by the French during the Defense of Antep, served as a tea garden, restaurant, and casino after the proclamation of the Republic.

Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Theme Park

Following the extensive renovation works carried out by Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Theme Park, the second largest theme park in Türkiye, has been put into service again. The existing park, which has been serving our people for many years, has been given a modern structure with the renovation works. Within the scope of these renovation works, the outer walls of the park were removed, the activity areas were renewed and the entertainment equipment was updated. In addition, various arrangements were made to facilitate access to the park. With the renovation works carried out on an area of approximately 45,000 square metres, 17 new amusement rides were added to the park and a total of 30 different playground rides were provided. Within the scope of the renovation process, a new children's theatre area, cafeterias and various social facilities were added to the theme park and the existing ones were modernised. With these arrangements, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Theme Park maintains its position as the largest theme park in the region and the second largest theme park in Türkiye, and offers a more modern and entertaining environment to its visitors.

Habeş Kanyonu

The canyon, located 21 km from the Araban district, begins at the Septimus Severus Bridge, which dates back to the Roman Period. If you walk south of Habeş Canyon, you can see the Roman road leading to the bridge; after a short distance, you arrive at the point where the canyon has its most beautiful U-shaped view. In the northeastern part of the same area, a rock with a Hittite relief can be seen.

Burç Nature Park

Burç Nature Park is located in the Şahinbey district of Gaziantep province. The area, declared a Nature Park in 2012, has a size of 1,924 decares. Additionally, the largest zoo in Turkey is also located within the Burç Nature Park area.

Bey Neighbourhood

Bey Neighborhood is a neighborhood established in the city center of Gaziantep's Şahinbey district. The neighborhood is often home to historical Antep houses. Most of the historical houses in this neighborhood have been recently restored. Additionally, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's identity card is registered in Bey Neighborhood.

Köklüce Canyon

It is 9,5 km away from Araban district. The depth reaches 100-120 metres in some parts of the canyon. Rock climbing is possible due to the solid limestone structure of the canyon. Caves in the valley were inhabited in ancient times.

Rumkale

Located within the borders of Yavuzeli District of Gaziantep Province, Rumkale is on steep rocks at the confluence of Merzimen Stream with the Euphrates River.

Holiday Inn Gaziantep

Holiday Inn Gaziantep Hotel (Four stars) is located on the Silk Road route.

Double Tree by Hilton Gaziantep

Double Tree by Hilton Gaziantep (Four stars) is located on the Silk Road.

Gizem Doğan Yaşayarak Öğrenme Merkezi

Gizem Doğan Yaşayarak Öğrenme Merkezi is a nature sports, camping, and education center owned by Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality. The center offers activities that require physical and mental skills. In addition to special bungalows providing accommodation for families and groups, various activities are also available. You can participate in this experience with previous applications and join all activities conducted in the forest free of charge. The primary aim of this center is to promote unity, and various events are organized here, especially for children. Located outside the city, in the forest, Gizem Doğan Yaşayarak Öğrenme Merkezi showcases Gaziantep culture and solidarity. It was named after Gizem Doğan from Gaziantep, who tragically lost her life in the terrorist attack on Utoya Island in Norway in August 2011.

Teymur Continental Hotel

Teymur Continental Hotel (Five Star) is located on the Silk Road.

Yilmazoglu Park Hotel

Yilmazoglu Park Hotel (Five Star)

Gap Hotel

Gap Hotel (Four stars) is located close to the historical destinations of the city.

Sirehan Hotel

Sirehan Boutique Hotel is located close to the historical destinations of the city.

Gaziantep Plaza Hotel

Gaziantep Plaza Hotel (Four Star)

Hisvahan Hotel

Hisvahan Hotel is located close to the historical destinations of the city.

Tilmen Hotel

Tilmen Hotel (Four Star) is located close to the historical destinations of the city.

Divan Hotel Gaziantep

Divan Hotel Gaziantep (Five Star) is located on the Silk Road route.

Divares Luxury Hotel

Divares Luxury Hotel (Four Star) is located on the Silk Road route.

Tugcan Hotel Gaziantep

Tugcan Hotel (Five Star) is located close to the historical destinations of the city.

Royal Gaziantep Hotel

Royal Gaziantep Hotel (Four stars)

Grand Hotel Gaziantep

Grand Hotel (Five Star) is located on the Silk Road.

Gaziantep Safir Hotel

Gaziantep Safir Hotel (Four stars) is located on the Silk Road route.

Novotel Gaziantep

Novotel Gaziantep (Four Star) is located close to the city's historical destinations.

Shimall Hotel

Shimall Hotel (Five Star)

The Grand Park Hotel Gaziantep

The Grand Park Hotel (Five Star) is located on the Silk Road route.

Gazi Muhtar Paşa Boulevard

Gazi Muhtar Paşa Boulevard is referred to as Gaziantep's new generation marketplace. Special occasion outfits, world-famous retail chains, baklava shops, jewelers, cafes, and restaurants line the street. This boulevard, which also has plenty of resting areas for dining after shopping, serves people from all walks of life. Gaziantep's UNESCO-approved culinary delights can also be found on Gazi Muhtar Paşa Boulevard. The street remains active until late at night and is easily accessible in terms of transportation. The cafes located on Nişantaşı street within it have made the boulevard more attractive.

Ibis Hotel Gaziantep

Ibis Hotel (Three stars) is located close to the city's historical destinations.

Nizip Fevkani Church

Nizip district is located in the city centre. It is thought that the church, which is not known exactly when and by whom it was built, was constructed during the Byzantine period. The church, which was used as a warehouse and an inn for a while in the past, is not used today.

Yeditepe Swimming Pool

POWER PLANTS

Gaziantep Palmiye Hotel

Gaziantep Palmiye Hotel (Four stars)

Forum Gaziantep

A modern, multi-story shopping center with fast food restaurants, a cinema, and a children's play area. Address: Yaprak, İstasyon Cd. No:76, 27080 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep Phone: (0342) 211 85 55

Kendirli Church

It is located in the city centre. The first construction date of the church was 1860. Since the Catholic Armenians of Gaziantep had financial difficulties in the construction of the church, it was built with financial support from the French King Napoleon III, French missionaries and the Catholic community. A large-scale aid campaign was organised for the reconstruction of the church, which later became non-operational. The old church was demolished and the construction of the present church started in 1898, which took two years and was inaugurated with a grand ceremony in 1900. The plan of the church was modelled after the Church of St Francis in Rome. Today the building is part of the EU-Türkiye Institute of Anatolian Archaeology and Cultural Heritage.

Bağlarbaşı Solar Power Plant

BRIDGES

SankoPark AVM

Phone: (0342) 227 45 45<br>Sanko Park is an indoor shopping mall located in Gaziantep. The construction of this $160 million project, the largest indoor shopping center in the region, began in 2007 and the center opened in the spring of 2009.<br>Address: Sarıgüllük, Mareşal, Fevzi Çakmak Blv., 27060 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep

Gaziler Street

The street is a centre of life where everything from clothes to food, from gold to daily needs can be met. It attracts attention at all hours of the day with the view created by the rows of shops and crowds. This street, where the people of the city can easily meet their special day needs, is known as the bazaar and has become a popular spot with its reasonable prices.

SYNAGOGUE

The Jews, who constituted a small part of the population in Gaziantep during the Ottoman period, had a synagogue of sufficient size for their congregation in the area known as the Jewish Quarter. The first construction date of the synagogue is recorded as 1886 in Aleppo Salnames (year-books).

Saint Bedros Church (Ömer Ersoy Cultural Centre)

Built in 1723, the church was unearthed in 2005 during the road opening works of the municipality. There are two main entrance gates in the west direction. Dedicated to St Mary, the church was built under the presidency of the VIIIth Patriarch Bedros Krikor Catholicos. Pink marble and basalt stone were used as ornamental elements in the church built of cut stone. The church, which has three apses and is well preserved, now serves as Ömer Ersoy Cultural Centre.

Ravanda Hotel

Ravanda Hotel (Four Star) is located close to the historical destinations of the city.

Copper Bazaar

Generally referred to as the Copper Bazaar, it is a complex of bazaars where many artisans produce their crafts. Although the exact construction date of the shops located in the Copper Bazaar is not known, it is believed to have been built in the 16th century. The bazaar consists of single-story shops and is located within the caravanserai district. The art of copperworking, which gives the bazaar its name, continues to thrive intensely today.