Gaziantep Castle & Panorama Museum
Gaziantep Kalesi
An ancient castle built on an artificial mound, housing a panorama museum of the city's defence; damaged in the 2023 earthquake and currently under repair.
Gaziantep Castle stands on an artificial mound in the centre of the old town. Its origins date back to the Roman period, and its main structure was built in the Byzantine and Mamluk periods, ringed by 36 towers. Inside, the Panorama Museum of Defence and Heroism tells the story of the Defence of Gaziantep in 1920–21. In the major earthquake of February 2023, the walls and some of the towers collapsed, and repairs are ongoing. Check on-site for current opening arrangements, but the exterior is still well worth seeing. The castle sits at the foot of the Coppersmiths Bazaar and the old town markets.
Opening hours
About 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (check announcements during restoration)
Nearby sights
- Hamam Museum (Naib Hamamı)
- Emine Göğüş Culinary Museum
- Baklava Shops (Güllüoğlu & Koçak)
- Alaüddevle Mosque
- İmam Çağdaş
- Zincirli Bedesten
- Coppersmiths Bazaar
- Tahmis Coffee House