Zincirli Bedesten
An 18th-century stone covered market, now selling spices, dried fruit, pistachios and handicrafts.
Built in 1781, the Zincirli Bedesten was originally a wholesale market for meat, fruit and vegetables. Its stone vaults and gates are well preserved, and after restoration it has become a must-visit market for tourists. The stalls sell spices, chilli powder, dried aubergines and strings of dried chillies, pistachios, Turkish coffee, handmade soap and copperware. It sits right next to the Coppersmiths Bazaar and the İmam Çağdaş restaurant, and the three can be combined into a route through the old town for food and shopping.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- İmam Çağdaş
- Alaüddevle Mosque
- Coppersmiths Bazaar
- Tahmis Coffee House
- Emine Göğüş Culinary Museum
- Gaziantep Mevlevi Lodge Museum
- Gaziantep Castle & Panorama Museum
- Hamam Museum (Naib Hamamı)