TRAVEL - Photo Impression Gaziantep in Turkey

Gaziantep, previously and still informally called Antep, is a city in the western part of Turkey's Southeastern Anatolia Region. It is the capital of the province of Gaziantep and not far from the river the Euphrates (Firat) and the Syrian border  (97 kilometres north of Aleppo). It is the sixth most populous and largest city in Turkey. In 2014 the city of Gaziantep had a population of 1,465,019.

The Citadel of Antep

In the center of the city stands the Gaziantep Fortress and the Ravanda citadel, which were restored by the Byzantines in the 6th century. Gaziantep is famous for its regional specialities: Copper-ware and "Yemeni" sandals, specific to the region, are two examples. The city is the centre of the Green olive oil- based Nizip Soap industry.

Tourist industry

Gaziantep also has a developing tourist industry. Development around the base of the castle upgrades the beauty and accessibility to the castle and to the surrounding copper workshops. New restaurants and tourist friendly businesses are moving into the area. In comparison with some other regions of Turkey, tourists are still a novelty in Gaziantep and the locals make them very welcome. Many students studying the English language are willing to be guides for tourists.

If you've ever been to Gaziantep than I will hear or read your story and pictures. I think it is a great city and I didn't seen everything because we just went into the center but there's more to see in Gaziantep. 

Please leave a comment below this blogpost if you where there once.

Greetings Paula