Gaziantep
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Gaziantep, or informally known as Antep, is a city in the western part of South-eastern Anatolia region.
[edit] Get in
[edit] By plane
Gaziantep Airport. 15 km from city center.
[edit] Get around
The city centre is reasonably compact and walkable. There are plenty of local buses if you prefer and of course taxis for tired feet.
[edit][add listing] See
[edit][add listing] Do
Visit the castle (if it is open!), explore the bazaars and don't forget the museum.
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The food in Antep is famous, perhaps the best in Turkey. Antep is famous for its pistachios - Antep fistik - and you will see shops selling baklava and other sugar and nut-loaded pastries everywhere. It's also known for its lahmacun (thin Arabic pizza) and cig kofte (raw spicy meat balls). Just follow your nose and you will find many treats here!
[edit][add listing] Drink
Many of Antep's drinking establishments are basically for picking up women. However there are some nice birahanes where you can enjoy a quiet drink in peace.
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- Yunus Hotel. Two stars in city centre with very clean rooms and free wifi. Staff are exceptionally friendly. Price in January 2008 was 50 YTL for a double room including breakfast.
- Allstar Sevcan Hotel. Three stars in city centre. +90 342 220 66 86.
- Tugcan Hotel. Five stars in the city. +90 342 220 43 23
[edit] Get out
The main Otogar is quite a few kilometers out of town. Take a local bus there (0.95 YTL one-way). Once in the Otogar you will find numerous agents selling tickets to dozens of destinations including Istanbul, Konya, Van, Dogubayzit and Antalya to name a few. Buses leave frequently. Shop around for the best price.
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