Gaziantep

[[file:Antep banner Zeugma mosaic 2 - Excavated at Zeugma and the "Gypsy Girl" mosaic, thought to be depicting the earth goddess Gaia, is in display at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep. Gaziantep castle - Gaziantep castle Gaziantep is a city in Southeastern Anatolia.

Gaziantep Halal Travel Guide

Set in the western reaches of the Southeastern Anatolian plateau, Gaziantep is a surprisingly large (with a population of almost 2,000,000) and modern city. Among the local residents and the city is informally known by its old name, Antep. The honorific gazi (Turkish) for "veteran"), now an official part of the name, was added in 1921 in honour of the fierce resistance of the local residents against the French (who ruled the neighbouring Syria between 1920 and 1946) who occupied the city for a number of months in 1921, after the Islamic Ottoman Türkiye and its allies lost the World 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.

Travel to Gaziantep

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Buy a Flight ticket to and from Gaziantep

Gaziantep Airport. 15 km from downtown. You can reach the downtown from the airport with the Havaş shuttle service (9 lira, departs after most incoming flights)

Travel on a Bus in Gaziantep

The bus station (otogar) of the city is quite a few kilometers out of town. It is connected to downtown by local public buses, which cost 0.920 TL one-way. Buses from Mersin on the Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean coast in the west take around 5 hours and cost 220 TL, while the service from Urfa in the east takes 4 hours and also costs 220 TL.

Travel by train to Gaziantep

Due to the ongoing upheaval in nearby Syria as well as major track works across Türkiye rail services are now limited to regional trains. As of late 2023, it is unclear when long distance passenger trains, such as the famous Toros Express from Istanbul will return. International trains from Aleppo and Mosul are cancelled and with no end in sight for the Syrian Civil War nor the conflict in northern Iraq and they are most likely not to be reinstated in the near future.

• Gaziantep train station - Gaziantep Garı | Yaprak Mh 37.073120, 37.380778 2½ kilometers north of downtown - Gaziantep train station 2022-00-09

Get Around

The downtown is reasonably compact and walkable. There are plenty of local buses if you prefer and of course taxis for tired feet.

What to see in Gaziantep

• Archaeological Museum - Arkeoloji Müzesi - This local archaeological museum, which also has a small cafe inside, is wheelchair accessible.

• Gaziantep Castle - Gaziantep Kalesi | First built by the Romans this castle was a major battle ground during World War I as well as the Turkish War of Independence. The museum showcases this well, even if the talk on national heroes might come off as a little too detailed and boring for non-Turks. The view from the top of the castle is worth the entrance itself.

• Cuisine Museum - Emine Göğüş Gaziantep Mutfak Müzesi - Interesting museum on traditional Turkish Halal cousine and tools used for food preparation.

• Zeugma Mosaic Museum - Zeugma Mozaik Müzesi - Opened in 2011, Zeugma Museum hosts stunning mosaics excavated at the nearby Zeugma (50 kilometers east of Gaziantep), a city of antiquity known for its pontoon bridge crossing the Euphrates, and is now submerged under the waters of the Birecik Dam.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Gaziantep

Visit the castle, explore the bazaars and don't forget the museum. There are a lot of museums in the center of city, especially some of them are close to castle. You should go Mosaic Museum (close to stadium), Medusa Museum (Glass Museum), Martyr's Museum, Dervishes Museum (Mevlevihane), Hasan Süzer Etnographia Museum.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Gaziantep

Gaziantep 1250456 - You can buy a lot of traditional things in Gaziantep. You should try Bakırcılar Çarşısı, a traditional bazaar in the center of the city. You can buy baklava, nargile (hooka pipe), yemeni (local leather shoes), among other things.

Halal Restaurants

Gaziantep 1250633 - Antep is known for its cuisine that is heavily influenced by its Middle East|southern neighbours. The city is renowned for its local variety of -food/halal-poultry-dishes/ Halal Kebabs (Antep kebabı). You can find many places that sell spicy -food/halal-poultry-dishes/ Halal Kebabs here. Make sure you enter a place that is crowded and order ayran with your Kebab. Try a lahmacun, which is minced, marinated, spiced -food/halal-meat/ Meat with minced vegetables on an extremely thin, crunchy dough. Lahmacun can be made with garlic or onions, in general, you will find garlic ones in Antep.Don't forget to try "dolma" and "sarma". Stuffed vegetables and leaves are tasty dish and it is vegan. As the centre of a large pistachio-growing region, as the groves along the highway leading to Gaziantep indicate, you can find many stores selling this local product (known in Turkish as Antep Fıstığı, i.e. "Pistachio of Antep", an expression which surpassed the former name of Şam Fıstığı, i.e. "Pistachio of Damascus", used during Ottoman period), both fresh (not very tasty, though) and also in a salty roasted variety (a lot tastier!). Try the spicy nuts. Gaziantep 1250629 - Upon finishing your dinner, make sure to have baklava made with pistachios. Also, you can try the hot desserts with a scoop of ice cream on top. Antep is known for its food, and meals there are one of the highlights of visiting the region. So enjoy yourself.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Gaziantep

Gaziantep - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Gaziantep, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Gaziantep. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Gaziantep and its surrounding regions. With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Gaziantep. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values. The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Gaziantep. Key components include: Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Gaziantep: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Gaziantep. Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Gaziantep: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Gaziantep, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Gaziantep. Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Gaziantep, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations. Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Gaziantep, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values. Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Gaziantep and beyond. Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Gaziantep, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Gaziantep, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Gaziantep without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients." The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Gaziantep is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Gaziantep. About eHalal Travel Group: eHalal Travel Group Gaziantep is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values. For Halal business inquiries in Gaziantep, please contact: eHalal Travel Group Gaziantep Media: info@ehalal.io

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Yunus Hotel - Two stars in downtown with very clean rooms and free Wi-Fi. Staff are exceptionally friendly, although there is not a lot of English.
• Allstar Sevcan Hotel. Three stars in downtown. +90 342 220 66 86.
• Tugcan Hotel. Five stars in the city. +90 342 220 43 23
• Hotel Burak - It is a good hotel, in a perfect location. In February 2010, it was feasible to bargain the price from the original 420 TL down to 320 TL, including the dinner and a very good breakfast. Obtaining the reduction will depend on the season and the manager, and the ability to bargain.

• Hotel Evin | Not the most sparkling of hotels, but absolutely acceptable and with a private bathroom, satellite TV and Wi-Fi.

• Uğurlu Hotel

Travel Next

From city's otogar you will find numerous agents selling tickets to dozens of destinations including Istanbul, Konya, Van, Dogubeyazit, and Antalya to name a few. Buses leave frequently. Shop around for the best price. Urfa and the next major city to the east, is the obvious destination if you are heading that way. Somewhere around the Euphrates River on the way, you will find that it is time to say goodbye to the 'West', and be welcomed into the world of the 'East'. Even the language of choice on the streets will change, with the Turkish words thinning out more and more towards the east, even if you are still in Türkiye. Halfeti is a picturesque riverside old town in the northeast, off the highway to Urfa, partly inundated under a dam lake on the Euphrates. However, before taking that direction, you might want to hit up to the north first, to Kahta for a visit to the Mount Nemrut and the summit of which is adorned with huge statues dedicated to the ancient gods. If ancient statues scattered about the nationside sound interesting and the remote site of Yesemek near İslahiye (21 kilometers southeast of İslahiye, 100 kilometers southwest of Gaziantep) may also be worth checking out. This was a stone quarry used by the Hittites (a Bronze Age nation that was the first to found a state in Anatolia ever) as a statuary workshop. Later, it was abandoned and hence some of the half complete statues never made to the locations that they were intended to stand at first and dot the hillside of Yesemek instead since then. Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd.
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