Gastronomy Route

Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Udma Cheese Museum Restaurant; is a complex formation in one of Gaziantep's oldest double baths. The museum is commonly referred to as 'Eski Hamam' or 'Pazarcık Hamamı' and dates back to the 14th century. Within a historical atmosphere, the history of Antep cheese is conveyed to visitors room by room. It hosts visitors with simulation displays of the fermentation elements, containers, and models of Antep cheeses related to the registered Antep Cheese.

Almacı Pazarı, one of the most colorful stops in Gaziantep's historical trade fabric, takes its name from the apples and various fruits that were heavily sold here in the past. With its stone-arched shops, narrow streets, and stalls displaying spices, dried fruits, and local products unique to Antep, it is a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The market, which has preserved the bazaar culture for centuries, carries Gaziantep's cultural heritage into the present with its authentic atmosphere.

Tahmis Kahvesi, built in 1638 by Mustafa Aga, a Turkmen Aga and Sancak Beyi, to bring income to the lodge (Mevlevikhane), is a two-storey building full of memories. Tahmis means ‘the place where coffee is pounded’. According to a narrative, Murat IV rested here during the Baghdad Expedition and was served coffee at Tahmis Coffee House.

Generally referred to as the Copper Bazaar, it is a complex of bazaars where many artisans produce their crafts. Although the exact construction date of the shops located in the Copper Bazaar is not known, it is believed to have been built in the 16th century. The bazaar consists of single-story shops and is located within the caravanserai district. The art of copperworking, which gives the bazaar its name, continues to thrive intensely today.

The Pistachio Museum, located in Gaziantep Pistachio Park, is a museum where the history, cultivation process and harvesting process of pistachio, one of the main agricultural products for Antep geography, are introduced.