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Quick facts
- Gaziantep is famous for its baklava, with the city producing approximately 30% of Turkey's total baklava output each year.
- The Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum, opened in 2011, is the largest mosaic museum in the world, showcasing over 1,500 square meters of ancient mosaics from the nearby site of Zeugma.
- The city is home to the world's oldest known pistachio trees, some of which are estimated to be over 1,000 years old, contributing to Gaziantep's reputation as the 'pistachio capital' of Türkiye.
- The historic Gaziantep Castle, dating back to the Roman period, has been standing for more than 2,000 years and offers panoramic views of the city from its elevated position.
- In 2018, Gaziantep was designated a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, recognizing its rich culinary heritage, which includes over 200 traditional dishes unique to the region.
Travel details
- Country
- Türkiye
- Wind (now)
- 20 km/h
- Coordinates
- 37.0662, 37.3833
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