Gaziantep Synagogue

The Gaziantep Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue of Gaziantep, is a former Jewish congregation and synagogue located in Gaziantep, in south-central Turkey. No longer used as a synagogue, the building is abandoned.

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Type: Synagogue
Description: historic synagogue in southern Turkey
Address: Çamurcu Sokak 12, Karagöz Mah., Gaziantep, Şahinbey, 27400

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gaziantep Castle and Şirvani Mosque.

Gaziantep Castle

Castle

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Gaziantep Castle is a castle on top of a mound in the centre of Gaziantep, Turkey. First used as an observation point during the Hittite Empire, it was expanded into a castle during Roman rule. The castle was severely damaged by earthquakes in February 2023. Gaziantep Castle is situated 290 metres northeast of Gaziantep Synagogue.

Şirvani Mosque

Mosque

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Şirvani Camii, Şirvani Mehmet Efendi Camii or İki Şerefeli Camii is a mosque in Gaziantep, Turkey. It is located in the Seferpaşa neighborhood, southwest of Gaziantep Castle. Şirvani Mosque is situated 200 metres north of Gaziantep Synagogue.

Alaüddevle Mosque

Mosque

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The Alaüddevle Mosque is a historical former Sunni mosque in Gaziantep built under the administration of Ala al-Dawla Bozkurt Beg of the Turkoman principality of Dulkadir, in modern-day Turkey. Alaüddevle Mosque is situated 300 metres east of Gaziantep Synagogue.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gaziantep and Şahinbey.