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| Gaziantep | ||
| province | Gaziantep | |
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| Residents | 2.028.563 (2018) | |
| height | 850 m | |
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Gaziantep is a city of approximately 2 million inhabitants in Southeast Anatolia in the Turkey.
background
With over one million inhabitants, Gaziantep is the sixth largest city in Turkey. Actually this is called Antep, but got similar to Kahramanmaraş Awarded this title by Ataturk for the heroic resistance against the English / French occupation after the First World War. But for many locals it is still Antep.
Historically, the city's history goes back at least to the Hittites. They had one of their centers of sculpture here. In the 6th century AD the city is first mentioned when the Byzantines built the castle that already existed here.
getting there
By plane
The Gaziantep Airport
(IATA: GZT) In addition to regular flight connections within Turkey to the two Istanbul airports as well as Ankara and Izmir, it also offers connections to Central Europe. It is served by the three Turkish airlines THY, Pegasus and SunExpress.
By train
By bus
Long-distance bus connections to all major cities in Turkey are possible via the bus station outside the city.
In the street
Gaziantep is on the Adana-Sanliurfa highway.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- fortress
- Bazaar. With the traditional coppersmiths.
- Zeugma Mosaic Museum
activities
shop
- Sanko Park AVM. Largest modern shopping center.
kitchen
Antep is known for his cuisine. Many dishes are made with antep pistachios, especially baklava.
Cheap
medium
Upscale
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
medium
Upscale
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
There are excursions to Adıyaman at.
The provider Arsan Travel Center [1] offers guided tours.
literature
Web links
https://www.gaziantep.bel.tr/ (tr) - Gaziantep official website
