Gaziantep Castle

Historical Places Şahinbey Gaziantep

Gaziantep Castle (Turkish: Gaziantep Kalesi) is a castle on top of a mound in the centre of Gaziantep, Turkey. First used as an observation point during the Hittite Empire, it was expanded into a cast...

Gaziantep Castle - Gaziantep
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About Gaziantep Castle

Gaziantep Castle (Turkish: Gaziantep Kalesi) is a castle on top of a mound in the centre of Gaziantep, Turkey. First used as an observation point during the Hittite Empire, it was expanded into a castle during Roman rule. The castle was severely damaged by earthquakes in February 2023.

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Location and Access

Gaziantep Castle is located in Şahinbey district, Gaziantep. Coordinates are 37.06640, 37.38330. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Gaziantep.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gaziantep Castle is located in Şahinbey, Gaziantep. Coordinates: 37.06640, 37.38330.

1 saat

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Gaziantep and visit Gaziantep Castle with a professional tour guide.

Quick Facts

  • Province Gaziantep
  • District Şahinbey
  • Category Historical Places
  • Period Roma · Bizans · Selçuklu · Osmanlı
  • Opening hours Ziyaret durumu restorasyona göre değişebilir
  • Entrance Ücretsiz veya düşük ücretli
  • Visit duration 1 saat
  • Best season İlkbahar ve sonbahar
  • Coordinates 37.06640, 37.38330

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