Gaziantep Castle
Gaziantep Castle
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Mikail B
179 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
It’s free for academics/teacher and student. It’s on a small hill. You don’t exhaust climb the top. Through passage you can see some pictures about historical event of Gaziantep, especially about independent of city. Don’t expect good panoramic place on the top. I think that there was a cafe before pandemic.
Written 30 July 2020
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Lanni
Gaziantep, Türkiye5,718 contributions
Feb 2022
My last visit about 8 years ago, the castle wasn't completely open. Only the museum was open. My visit this time was intended to see the castle. Obviously there was excavation before as the archeologists identified a mosque and hammam. There is no further information yet but I suspect there are many more to excavate.
Not to forget the view of the castle from outside. It looked plain but from near, it was beautiful.
Not to forget the view of the castle from outside. It looked plain but from near, it was beautiful.
Written 12 February 2022
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Jack V
Los Angeles, CA1,443 contributions
May 2022
this is a beautiful Castle and worth the walk to see it. make sure to also see the military museum. it is located in the central part of town with good food as close as in front
Written 18 July 2022
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benyahia sara
Selcuklu, Türkiye35 contributions
Dec 2020
It was nice place , you should visit it , the ticket was for 8tl and you can also buy it with credit cars
Written 13 December 2020
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Tug O
London, UK131 contributions
Feb 2020
This old castle in in the centre of the old town of Gaziantep. You cannot miss it as it is well worth the visit.
This was first built by the Hittite Empire as an observation point and later built into a main castle by the Roman Empire on top of a hill in the centre of Gaziantep, Turkey in 2nd and 3rd century AD
The Castle had some renovation under Emperor Justinianus between 527 and 565 AD. The circumference of the round shaped castle is 1200 metres. The walls are built of stone and the castle consists of 12 towers.
The castle has been renovated numerous times and took its final shape in 2000.
Today, the castle is used as the Gaziantep Defence and Heroism Panoramic Museum, and a documentary regarding the defence of the city against the invading French troops after the fall of the Ottoman Empire runs periodically.
This was first built by the Hittite Empire as an observation point and later built into a main castle by the Roman Empire on top of a hill in the centre of Gaziantep, Turkey in 2nd and 3rd century AD
The Castle had some renovation under Emperor Justinianus between 527 and 565 AD. The circumference of the round shaped castle is 1200 metres. The walls are built of stone and the castle consists of 12 towers.
The castle has been renovated numerous times and took its final shape in 2000.
Today, the castle is used as the Gaziantep Defence and Heroism Panoramic Museum, and a documentary regarding the defence of the city against the invading French troops after the fall of the Ottoman Empire runs periodically.
Written 3 March 2020
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Bogi1507
Vienna, Austria36 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
For 2 liras you get to climb to the castle and have a great view of the city. Inside of the castle there is a small war museum. On the top there is a small coffee shop.
Written 8 May 2019
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BJ R
160 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
The Castle is probably the most recognizable landmark in the city of Gaziantep. You can currently enter in for free but there is only a very small part of it accessible to the public. This part is loaded propaganda that shares a "mostly true" account the "heroic Turkish patriots" who defended the city from the "vile French aggressors" who were only trying to enforce the Treaty of Sevres. It is great if one is interested in seeing blatant misinformation Turkish style. For the rest, take your selfies from the outside and then move on to something better.
Written 26 July 2016
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TubaKoseogluOkcu
Istanbul, Türkiye6,754 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
It was a Sunday that we visited the castle and it was overwhelmingly crowded: kids, large families, youngsters, all shouting, taking pictures and selfies... It was an unbearable crowd.... On top of it, the quite hot climate of the city made the tour a really difficult one. Unfortunately, the renovation is quite poor (almost nothing is from the past), the sculptures and displays are nothing but kitsch.... We almost hated the whole experience and we cut it short. I really can not see any reason to visit this castle, all the information you would read there (all in Turkish only) can be found in much more accurate details on various history resources... So, my recommendation is not to waste your time.....
Written 23 November 2015
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Andrew M
Welwyn, UK356 contributions
May 2022
Includes an extensive museum on the French bombardment in 1917 when most of the City was destroyed. Fine views over the City
Written 16 June 2022
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ludor
Iasi, Romania2,971 contributions
May 2022
Good place to discover some of the Gaziantep's history. There are some nice views over the city, too. There is a small entrance fee.
Written 26 May 2022
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Dear all - is anybody aware whether opening times of the castle change during ramadan?
Thanks!
Written 10 May 2019
We are on iur third day in Gaziantep and we didnt notice time changes for any of the visited museums
Written 10 May 2019
Я смотрю ответы турков ниже - они пишут, что вход свободный. Но за нас точно платилось :)
Written 27 September 2018
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