Kendirli KiIisesi

Gaziantep


Wedged between modern buildings, this church was constructed by French priests with the help of Napoleon III in 1860. A closer inspection of the building reveals eye-catching black-and-white medallions. In 2019 it was undergoing restoration work, which was scheduled to finish by mid-2020 so it should be looking spiffy by the time you pull through town.


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1. Hasan Süzer Ethnography Museum

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This 200-year-old stone house features a central hayat (courtyard) patterned with light and dark stones. Rooms on the ground floor were for service; those…

2. Atatürk Culture Park

0.16 MILES

This central park is a shady green haven for picnicking families and courting 20-somethings. If you're travelling with wee ones, there's decent playground…

3. Kurtuluş Cami

0.16 MILES

Initially constructed as an Armenian cathedral in 1892, this impressive building features alternating black-and-white stone banding both on the facade and…

4. Gaziantep City Museum

0.26 MILES

Housed in the grand old Bayazhan building, this museum features interactive displays showcasing Gaziantep's culture including the story of baklava and the…

5. Emine Göğüş Culinary Museum

0.44 MILES

This small museum provides both information and inspiration for exploring Gaziantep's unique culinary traditions. English-language translations are key…

6. Hamam Museum

0.45 MILES

One of the most interesting of Gaziantep's cache of small, speciality museums, this museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the Turkish bath…

7. Gaziantep Archaeological Museum

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Gaziantep's archaeological museum houses a solid collection that sweeps from prehistoric fossils right up to the Byzantine era, but really comes alive in…

8. Gaziantep Castle

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Thought to have been constructed by the Romans, the citadel was restored by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century and rebuilt extensively by the Seljuks in…

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