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1.2 km
Distance
235 dk
Duration
5
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Bey Neighborhood, the most authentic district of Gaziantep, whispers a story with every step. This route offers an intense cultural experience over short distances in the historical center of the city.
Our starting point is Bey Mahallesi itself. As you walk through the narrow streets, you will observe the architectural layers that extend back to the Ottoman and French Mandate periods. The gardens hidden behind the iron gates of stone courtyard houses carry traces of Antep's traditional lifestyle. Just a few steps away, Gaziantep Atatürk Anı Müzesi greets you: this historic mansion, where Atatürk stayed during his visit in 1933, is filled with period furniture and photographs.
Next, we move on to Panorama 25 Aralık Müzesi. This museum, which brings the defense of Antep to life with 360-degree panoramic paintings, deeply conveys the spirit of Gaziantep. The next stop is Antep Savunması Şehitliği: a meaningful break to pay respect to our martyrs in its quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Finally, we visit Kahraman Emmioğlu Kültür Merkezi; a vibrant cultural stop with exhibitions, workshops, and local art events.
After the walk, you can satisfy your hunger at a nearby restaurant with lahmacun and Arap köftesi, and for dessert, you can order katmer and dolangel. Walking as you eat and eating as you walk in the streets of Antep — this is the true rhythm of this city.
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Bey Neighborhood is a neighborhood established in the city center of Gaziantep's Şahinbey district. The neighborhood is often home to historical Antep houses. Most of the historical houses in this neighborhood have been recently restored. Additionally, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's identity card is registered in Bey Neighborhood.
Located in the historical Bey neighbourhood, the museum consists of two parts. In the first part of the building, similar to the place where Atatürk stayed in Gaziantep, originals of the personal belongings he used are exhibited. In the second section, Atatürk Research Library and the heroes of Antep defence are explained with cinevision shows.
Panorama 25 December Gaziantep Defense Heroism Panorama and Museum, which reveals all aspects of the defence shown by the people of Antep against the British and French occupation, serves with a full panoramic painting 12 meters high and 120 meters long, 3 dioramas, 13 paintings, and museum exhibition area and Conference Hall. In addition, there are Gaziantep History Research Centre, souvenir shops, children's playgrounds, cinevision room, cafe and restaurant sections in the museum garden.
The Martyrs' Monument and Cemetery, built with resources financed by the Gaziantep Municipality and the people of the time to commemorate the martyrs of the Antep Defense, is located at the Çınarlı Front, the most significant position of the Antep Defense. The Martyrs' Monument and Cemetery, representing the sacred martyrs, has been converted into a museum under the name of Antep Defense Martyrs' Cemetery and Respect Museum by the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality.
The old courthouse building in Gaziantep, which was built in the 1950s, used as a governor's office for a while, and then thousands of people were tried for the crimes they committed, serves as the ‘Living Culture and Art Centre’ after the restoration. In the 4-storey building consisting of 3 blocks, there are art gallery, exhibition halls, children's art centre, library, theatre, fine arts courses such as handicraft, talent development, marbling art, etc.