Shopping in Gaziantep

Gaziantep is a city known for its shopping options, particularly for traditional handicrafts and souvenirs. Some popular places to go shopping in the city include:

    Bazaar District: The city's historic bazaar district is home to numerous shops and merchants selling a wide range of goods, including textiles, jewelry, ceramics, and sweets. It's a great place to shop for souvenirs and experience the hustle and bustle of city life.
    Copper and Brass Workshops: Gaziantep is famous for its traditional copper and brass workshops, where visitors can watch artisans at work and purchase unique handmade items such as cookware, vases, and jewelry.
    Handmade Carpets: Gaziantep has a long history of carpet-making, visitors can find traditional carpets, kilims and other woven items in many shops and ateliers around the city.
    Antique and Collectible shops: There are a number of antique shops and stores in the city where visitors can find a variety of unique and rare items from the past.
    Sweet shops and patisseries: One of the most famous is the traditional baklava of Gaziantep, visitors can find a wide variety of sweets in many sweet shops and patisseries around the city.
    Handmade chocolate : As the city is known for its Pistachio, there are many chocolate shops where you can find high-quality and delicious handmade chocolate, with Pistachio being a common ingredient.

Keep in mind that many shops and bazaars may be closed on certain days of the week, so it's a good idea to check ahead of time and plan your shopping accordingly. Also, haggling is common in the bazaars and markets, so it can be a good idea to negotiate for a lower price if you're interested in purchasing an item.