Flights to Gaziantep

Gaziantep history

Gaziantep has a very old, deep-scaled history. It is one of the regions where settlement first started in Anatolia, even in the Chalcolithic and Paleolithic ages. It is known that the Hittites lived here in the 1500s BC. Afterward, it hosted deep-rooted cultures and civilizations such as Persians, Assyrians, Romans, and Byzantines. The city, which was included in the Ottoman lands, made a name for itself with its achievements during Turkey's War of Independence and thus, in 1921, was given the title "Gazi" (Veteran). Throughout its history, Gaziantep has offered a home to many different civilizations and religions and has managed to carry this history and culture as it is until today. Today, people of all cultures and beliefs live together in Gaziantep. Gaziantep is a city that has also recently attracted the attention of the world. In the excavations carried out throughout recent years, the ruins of the ancient city of Zeugma were unearthed. The town is approximately 10 kilometers away from the Nizip district of Gaziantep, right on the bank of the Euphrates River. These remains and mosaics unraveled during recent diggings are now exhibited in Zeugma Open Air Museum, the world's largest open-air and mosaic museum. 

Gaziantep cuisine

The culinary culture of Gaziantep is very rooted and rich, with kebabs and meat dishes especially famous. You can try various flavors of traditional Turkish kebabs, including eggplant kebab, garlic kebab, and kebab with ezme. You can take a break to enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the many beautiful tea gardens. Speaking of Antep dishes, some local dishes are recommended tourists try; the world-famous Gaziantep baklava, Arabic meatballs, beyti, börk aşı, küşneme, and simit kebab, to name a few. Baklava, küşleme, and beyran soup are some of the gourmet delicacies Gaziantep has to offer. In addition, do not leave this gastronomy heaving without tasting sweet katmer, stuffed dry eggplant, lamb liver kebab, and yuvalama soup (or, as the locals call it, cağırtlak). Aşina Gaziantep Mutfağı serves all of these wonderful dishes and more. The best baklava in the city is served at İmam Çağdaş and Koçak Baklavaları in Uzunçarşı. Üçler Kebap, Metanet Esnaf Lokantası, and Evirgeç Mantı are among the other renowned Gaziantep restaurants you should visit. For a relaxing and out-of-the-ordinary coffee break, visit Tahmis Coffee and experience the old texture of the building that has been preserved throughout its existence.