Bakırcılar Çarşısı
Bakırcılar Çarşısı, the Coppersmiths' Bazaar, is one of Gaziantep's most atmospheric historic markets, named for the coppersmiths who have hammered out pots, trays, and utensils here for generations. The rhythmic clanging of hammers on copper is still audible in parts of the bazaar, alongside shops selling the region's famous baklava, dried spices, pistachios, and traditional handicrafts. Its vaulted stone architecture and covered passages are typical of the Ottoman-era bazaar network that spreads across Gaziantep's old town, much of it built or rebuilt using the city's distinctive local stone.
Gaziantep's copperware has a genuine artisanal reputation within Turkey, and this bazaar is the best place to see it made rather than mass-produced elsewhere. Beyond copper, it's a good spot to buy Antep pistachios and baklava directly from producers, and its central location makes it an easy stop alongside the nearby Gaziantep Castle and the other old-town bazaars.
Bakırcılar Çarşısı FAQs
Yes, some workshops still hand-hammer copperware on-site, and it's generally fine to watch craftsmen at work as you browse.
Yes, copper items, pistachios, and baklava from this bazaar make popular, distinctly Gaziantep souvenirs.
It's much smaller and far less touristy, with a stronger working-craft atmosphere and lower prices, though a narrower range of goods.
Yes, it's close to Gaziantep Castle, the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, and the other old-town bazaars, all walkable in one visit.
Many do, but smaller stalls may prefer cash, so it's worth carrying some Turkish lira.
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