Gaziantep Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Turkey
About Gaziantep
Set in the western reaches of the Southeastern Anatolian plateau, Gaziantep is a surprisingly large (with a population of almost 3,500,000) and modern city. Among the locals, the city is informally known by its old name,Antep. The honorificgazi(Turkish for "veteran"), now an official part of the name, was added in 1921 in honour of the fierce resistance of the locals against the French (who ruled neighbouringSyriabetween 1920 and 1946) who occupied the city for a number of months in 1921, afterOttoman Turkeyand its allies lostWorld War I.G.Antep, which can often be seen on some signs, is a compromise between the shorter, colloquial name, and the longer, official form.
Top Attractions in Gaziantep
Explore the best things to see and do in Gaziantep:
- ★Archaeological Museum
- ★Cuisine Museum
- ★Gaziantep Castle
- ★Kurtuluş Mosque (St. Mary's Church)
- ★Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Where to Stay in Gaziantep
- 🏨Hotel Burak
- 🏨Uğurlu Hotel
- 🏨Yunus Hotel
Gaziantep Travel Guide Sections
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