Gaziantep Travel Guide
Zeugma Mosaic Museum, historical bazaars and Antep cuisine.
When to visit
Spring and autumn bazaar walks, summer morning trip and indoor museum, winter dining and museum-oriented short holiday.
Places to visit
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
You can leave a separate time zone to the museum to examine the mosaics without rushing.
Coppers Market
You can take time to copper craftsmanship and small twigs in the arcade streets.
Gaziantep Castle surroundings
You can add the old city streets around the castle to the bazaar walk. You can consider the visit status of the castle in advance.
Suggested itinerary
Two full-day bazaars, Zeugma and long food breaks do not rush.
How much time should you allow?
Coppers Bazaar with Zeugma Mosaic Museum in a short visit can be a priority. You can plan a day if you want to separate time for Gaziantep Castle surroundings.
Where to stay
Walking to historical center bazaar and dining stops, a location near Zeugma museum is mainly for the beginning.
Stay close to the historical center to walk to the market. You can plan city transportation separately for the Mosaic museum.
Trip photos
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- Gaziantep · A master at the Coppers Market · Erhanaydin6428 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How many days are allocated to Gaziantep trip?
Two full-day bazaars, Zeugma and long food breaks do not rush.
How to choose the accommodation zone for Gaziantep?
Walking to historical center bazaar and dining stops, a location near Zeugma museum is mainly for the beginning.
Which season is more convenient for Gaziantep trip?
Spring and autumn bazaar walks, summer morning trip and indoor museum, winter dining and museum-oriented short holiday.
Is it the same day in the historical market with Zeugma?
It happens. If you want to visit the museum for a long time, it is more comfortable to leave the second morning to the market.
Is it added to the Halfeti at a weekend?
It can be planted but at Antep there is less time for the museum and food. It is more realistic to think halfeti as a separate day.
Photo credits and licences
- Cleav2 (cropped) · Klaus-Peter Simon · CC BY-SA 3.0
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