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Gaziantep

City · 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Population 1,680,723
Area 118 km²
Time zone Europe/Istanbul
Official website www.gaziantep.gov.tr
Gaziantep

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Gaziantep's Absolute Essentials

Gaziantep, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, blends ancient history with a deep-rooted culinary tradition. The city is home to the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, housing the world's largest collection of Roman mosaics, and the historic Gaziantep Castle. Its traditional bazaars, like Bakırcılar Çarşısı and Almacı Pazarı, showcase centuries-old crafts and regional spices. Renowned for its baklava and unique pastries like katmer, the city’s culinary heritage is preserved in specialized museums and historic eateries like İmam Çağdaş.

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Gaziantep Historical Treasures

Gaziantep’s history unfolds through its architecture and traditional crafts. The central Gaziantep Castle, situated on a Neolithic mound, serves as a landmark overlooking the city. Nearby, the 16th-century Millet Hanı showcases restored Ottoman architecture, while the Toy Museum in the historic Bey District houses a collection dating back to the 1700s. Traditional commerce continues at Yemenici Hayri Usta, a workshop for hand-stitched leather footwear, and the Tarihi Kır Kahvesi, where local Menengiç coffee is served in a historical stone setting.

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Notable Mosques

Gaziantep’s religious landscape features a blend of historic Seljuk and Ottoman-era structures alongside modern community mosques. Key sites include the Boyacı Mosque, notable for its 13th-century origins and unique sliding wooden minbar, and the Şirvani Mosque, located near the castle and recognized for its distinctive stone masonry. These places of worship serve as architectural landmarks and spiritual hubs throughout the city's diverse neighborhoods.

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Parks and Gardens

Gaziantep’s green spaces range from the expansive Botanical Garden, which features over 700 plant species and specialized rock gardens, to Parkantep Harikalar Diyarı, a large-scale amusement park with themed attractions. The city’s urban landscape is dotted with numerous memorial parks and community spaces like Celal Doğan Parkı and 75. Yıl Parkı, providing essential walking tracks, children's playgrounds, and shaded seating areas across the Şahinbey and Şehitkamil districts.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -7°–13°
  • -2° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -6°–16°
  • -1° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–21°
  • 2° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–27°
  • 7° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 26° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–32°
  • 11° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 33° (feels like 30°) · extremes 12°–39°
  • 16° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 38° (feels like 34°) · extremes 17°–41°
  • 20° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 35°) · extremes 17°–41°
  • 20° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 29 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 25 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 32° (feels like 29°) · extremes 12°–37°
  • 17° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 25° (feels like 21°) · extremes 6°–31°
  • 11° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–23°
  • 5° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -5°–15°
  • 0° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Turkish Lira TRY ₺ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Ambulance
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Turkish
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+90
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Tours & Activities

Bakircilar Çarsisi
Walk
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
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Gaziantep Museum of Archaeology

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