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Gaziantep Kalesi

Where is Gaziantep Kalesi? Gaziantep Kalesi is one of the finest examples of castles that have remained standing in Türkiye. With its grandeur and the history it conceals like a secret, the castle is located in the city center, on a hill about 25-30 meters high on the southern bank of Alleben Deresi.

Şahinbey, Gaziantep

Gaziantep Kalesi and 6 places around it

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Gaziantep Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Gaziantep Kalesi sits within Şahinbey, Gaziantep. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Gaziantep, 45 of them in Şahinbey.

The nearest stop is Şirvanı Camii, 130 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 920 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Şirvanı Camii130 m to the southwestHişva Han140 m to the southGorgo Medusa Cam Eserler Müzesi150 m to the northwestBüdeyri Han150 m to the southeastGaziantep Hamam Müzesi160 m to the southTahtanı Cami190 m to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Gaziantep – Sanliurfa920 m

Frequently asked

What is Gaziantep Kalesi?
Where is Gaziantep Kalesi? Gaziantep Kalesi is one of the finest examples of castles that have remained standing in Türkiye. With its grandeur and the history it conceals like a secret, the castle is located in the city center, on a hill about 25-30 meters high on the southern bank of Alleben Deresi.
Where is Gaziantep Kalesi?
Gaziantep Kalesi is in Şahinbey, Gaziantep.
How long does it take to visit Gaziantep Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Gaziantep Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Gaziantep Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gaziantep Kalesi; the closest are Şirvanı Camii, Hişva Han, Gorgo Medusa Cam Eserler Müzesi.
Is Gaziantep Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Gaziantep Kalesi lies 920 m from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.