Gaziantep Castle is a castle built on a hill in the center of Gaziantep. Although it is not known when it was built, it is known that it was used for observation purposes during the Roman period. The castle has been restored many times throughout history and took its final form with a restoration in the early 2000s.
Gaziantep Kalesi
Attractions
Monday
08:30–17:30
Tuesday
08:30–17:30
Wednesday
08:30–17:30
Thursday
08:30–17:30
Friday
08:30–17:30
Saturday
08:30–17:30
Sunday
08:30–17:30
The circumference of the castle in the form of a circle is 1200 meters. Its walls are made of stone blocks and it has 12 towers and bastions. Today, the castle is used as the "Gaziantep Defense and Heroism Panorama Museum". Gaziantep's defense is shown inside the castle with a 45-minute documentary.
Address
Seferpaşa, Naip Hamamı Sk. No:1, 27400 Şahinbey/Gaziantep
