One of the oldest areas of Hittite origin, Gaziantep is one of the modern provinces. Being the center of pistachio nut cultivation in Turkey and with its extensive olive groves and vineyards, Gaziantep is also one of the important, industrial centers of Turkey.

In the center of the city stands the Gaziantep Fortress and the Ravanda citadel.
Housing collections from Neolithic and the Hittite ages as well as the Roman and Commagene times, the Archaeological Museum has important international signifigance as a treasury of bygone cultures, just as the surroundings of the city are full of valuable Hittite artifacts. Some of the other historical remains are the Belkis, and Kargamis Ruins by the town of Nizip. Dulluk, which is close to the city center, is ideal for those who would like to rest in a natural setting amidst forest, and it has camping facilities. 

Gaziantep is famous for its three regional specialties. First is the copper-ware products you will not want to pass up. The delicious lahmacun (a kind of pizza) is the second, while the third is the sweet pastry baklava, which Gaziantep makes the best in the world.