Gaziantep
Türkiye's capital of flavour — baklava, pistachios and some of the finest Roman mosaics in the world.
Gaziantep is where many Turks travel just to eat. The city is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, famous for pistachio baklava, kebabs and a spice-rich cuisine that borrows from Anatolia and the Levant.
It also holds the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, one of the largest mosaic collections anywhere. The region was affected by the February 2023 earthquakes; we check what is open and plan with local partners.
What to see in Gaziantep
The places worth your time — and the ones we build a day around.
Planning Gaziantep
The practical answers, before you book anything.
March–May and October–November. Summers regularly pass 35°C.
2 days — one for the museums, one mostly for eating.
Gaziantep Airport (GZT) has flights from Istanbul and Ankara. Şanlıurfa is about two hours by road.
Gaziantep: common questions
What is Gaziantep famous for?
Its food — especially pistachio baklava and kebabs — and the Zeugma Mosaic Museum.
Was Gaziantep affected by the 2023 earthquake?
Yes, parts of the region were affected. Most visitor sites in the city have reopened, but we confirm the status of each place before you travel.
Which of these is your kind of day?
Tell us what pulls at you and we will build Gaziantep around it — the right hours, the right guide, and an honest word on what to skip. How we charge is set out in How we work.