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Things to see in Gaziantep (Turkey): 12 places and when to go
Gaziantep is a major city in Turkey with around 1,044,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Temples (4), Museums and art (1). The best known are Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Rumkale. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 37.0769, 37.383
- Population
- About 1,044,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Temples (4) · Museums and art (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 511 km as the crow flies
What to see in Gaziantep
The places in and around Gaziantep, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gaziantep CastleCastle in Turkey1.2 km
- Zeugma Mosaic MuseumMuseum in Şehitkamil District295 m
- RumkaleCastle ruin46 km
- TurbesselArchaeological site in Oğuzeli, Gaziantep, Turkey27 km
- Liberation MosqueChurch building in Gaziantep Province, Turkey2.0 km
- Boyacı MosqueMosque located in Gaziantep, Turkey1.7 km
- DomuztepeNeolithic site in Southern Turkey41 km
- Şirvani MosqueMosque in Şahinbey, Gaziantep, south-central Turkey1.2 km
- Gaziantep ZooZoo in Gaziantep, Turkey8.6 km
- Tell KhalidArchaeological site in Oğuzeli, Gaziantep, Turkey41 km
- Mount ÇamurluhöyükHill in Kilis, southern Turkey47 km
- Great Mosque of HalfetiTemples47 km
When to go to Gaziantep
The best time to visit Gaziantep is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:43
- FebPossible10:38
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:32
- JulPossible14:19
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:58
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gaziantep
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 511 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kilis8 places46 km
- Kahramanmaraş5 places71 km
- Adıyaman5 places111 km
- İskenderun15 places121 km
- Urfa7 places126 km
- Antakya11 places147 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gaziantep?
The best known: Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Rumkale, Turbessel, Liberation Mosque. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gaziantep?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Gaziantep?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 511 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gaziantep as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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