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Things to Do in Gaziantep, Şahinbey: 6 Spots From Mark Wiens | Varedelo
This guide turns Turkish Food Tour - HUGE TURKISH BREAKFAST + World’s Best Baklava in Gaziantep!! 🇹🇷 from Mark Wiens into a practical travel guide map with 6 saved spots around Gaziantep and Şahinbey. The mapped places combine culture stops, food stops, and shops and markets instead of only one kind of stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was stunned by the sheer scale and diversity of the traditional breakfast spread in Gaziantep, which was so large it required a double-stacked Lazy Susan. He particularly enjoyed the unique combination of olive eggs and the molten, stretchy local cheese served in an earthen clay pan. He noted that the city's status as a culinary center was evident in the meticulous preparation and preservation of these regional flavors.
What this map is good for
- Planning a short travel itinerary in Gaziantep across culture stops, food stops, and shops and markets.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 6 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Yasayan Muze Tarihi Gumruk Hani
Museum in Karagöz mah. Gümrük cad. No:5 Yaşayan Müze Tarihi Gümrük Hanı İçi, Alaybey, 27000 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Gaziantep, Şahinbey, Türkiye - Ali Usta Gurme | Kahvaltı - Kebap - Restoran
Kebab Shop in Kepenek, Şerif Kendircioğlu Cd. NO:2/E, 27500 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Gaziantep, Şahinbey, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap - Udma Peynir Müzesi & Restoran
Museum in Kozluca Mahallesi Şehitler Caddesi, Eski Hamam, Kozluca, Çitçi Sk., 27000 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Kozluca, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Güllüoğlu - Ömer Güllü Baklava
Dessert Shop in Near the historic Coppersmiths' Bazaar) Karagöz Street, No: 5, Şehitkamil, Alaybey, 27010 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Gaziantep, Şahinbey, Türkiye - Efe kasap kebap
Kebab Shop in Pancarlı, Ali Şir Nevai Cd., 27090 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap - Paçacı Şahin Usta
Turkish Restaurant in Sarıgüllük Mah. Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Blv, Sarıgüllük, Ömer Asım Aksoy Cd. No:2, 27060 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Food notes from the video
- Olive omelette
- Liver durum wrap
- Sizzling cheese in clay pan
- Spiced sausage with molten butter
- Grape molasses and tahini
- Squeaky traditional cheese
- Olive and pomegranate salad
- Lavash with kaymak and pistachios
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited a cheese museum in Gaziantep
- Toured a professional kitchen
- Observed traditional liver preparation
- Watched bread being baked in a stone oven
- Ate a massive breakfast on a Lazy Susan
- Explored regional Gaziantep culinary specialties
Planning notes for Gaziantep
Gaziantep is a city in southeastern Turkey with a settlement history dating to the 4th millennium BC. Situated at a strategic intersection of ancient trade routes between Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean, it has been governed by the Hittite, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman Empires. Historical Heritage and Architecture The city’s urban core is centered on a hill featuring Gaziantep Castle. Originally used as an observation point by the Hittites.
Must-try foods nearby
- Gaziantep Baklavası
The city's most famous export, this world-renowned pastry consists of 40 layers of paper-thin phyllo dough filled with premium 'boz' pistachios and clarified butter (sade yağ). - Beyran Çorbası
A powerful, spicy breakfast soup made from lamb neck, rice, and plenty of garlic. The broth is boiled over high flames until it reaches a rich, marrow-infused consistency. - Ali Nazik Kebabı
A regal dish featuring a base of smoked, charred eggplant purée mixed with strained yogurt (süzme yoğurt) and topped with tender cubes of sautéed lamb or spicy minced meat. - Antep Lahmacunu
Distinct from other regional varieties, the Gaziantep version of this 'Turkish pizza' is characterized by its thin. - Katmer
The quintessential Gaziantep breakfast dessert. It is a crisp, square pastry filled with 'kaymak' (clotted cream), sugar, and a generous amount of bright green ground pistachios.
When to go: The best time to visit Gaziantep is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) when temperatures are comfortably mild for exploring the city's famous culinary scene and museums. Summers are extremely hot and arid.
Local tips
- Carry cash in Turkish Lira for small purchases in the historic bazaars, as many local artisans and copper shops do not accept credit cards.
- Dress conservatively by covering your shoulders and knees to respect the local culture, which is more traditional than in western Turkish cities.
- Visit baklava shops before noon to ensure you experience the pastry at its freshest and crispest state before the bottom layers soften.
- Accept offers of tea from shopkeepers as a sign of hospitality, but if you must decline, place your right hand over your heart to show polite gratitude.
What travelers are noticing
- UNESCO inclusion of 'Antep İşi' (Drawn Thread Embroidery) in the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
- The 2026 Tourism Surge, with the city targeting 3 million visitors following record-breaking numbers in 2025.
- Middle East Food and Food Technologies Fair (MFF 2026) at the Middle East Fair Center.
Extra place context
- Udma Peynir Müzesi ve Restoran
A unique combination of a cheese museum and a high-end restaurant. It is famous for its massive breakfast platter that showcases a wide variety of regional Gaziantep cheeses and local breakfast specialties.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Turkish Food Tour - HUGE TURKISH BREAKFAST + World’s Best Baklava in Gaziantep!! 🇹🇷, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel guide map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.