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Zincirli Bedesten
An eighteenth-century stone-vaulted covered market built by Darendeli Hüseyin Pasha, lined with spice stalls, kutnu silk-cotton textiles, and copperware.
Built in the early eighteenth century by Darendeli Hüseyin Pasha, Zincirli Bedesten runs through a long stone-vaulted hall cool even on the hottest summer afternoons. Flanked by dozens of arched alcoves, its central aisle brings together Gaziantep’s signature kutnu striped textiles, sun-dried vegetables, wild thyme (zahter), crushed red pepper, and traditional copper and mother-of-pearl crafts.
Why visit
To browse Gaziantep’s native kutnu textiles and regional spice stalls beneath a cool eighteenth-century stone vault.
Enter through the west gate and walk straight out the east portal to link directly into the Coppersmith Bazaar and han courtyards.
