Gaziantep Castle
A Hittite-era fortress rebuilt by the Romans and Byzantines, sitting on a central mound above the city. Entry is cheap, and the Defence and Heroism Panoramic Museum inside tells the story of the 1920 siege.
Museum in Gaziantep
Home to the world’s largest collection of Roman mosaics, including the famous “Gypsy Girl.” The entry fee is low by European standards and the collection rivals anything in Rome or Naples.
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A Hittite-era fortress rebuilt by the Romans and Byzantines, sitting on a central mound above the city. Entry is cheap, and the Defence and Heroism Panoramic Museum inside tells the story of the 1920 siege.
A working bazaar where coppersmiths hammer traditional vessels by hand, unchanged for centuries. Free to wander and watch the artisans, with affordable handmade souvenirs.
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