This is inside Sanko Park Mall to your immediate left when you come in the main entrance. Staff are…read morekind and curious about foreigners. You are nit guaranteed to find and English speaker working here, so plan accordingly. Lots of clothing options, which are a bit more expensive than other places. The quality is generally good, but always a good idea to double check when you buy in Gaziantep. Less of a chance of thar happening here though.

Do a little souvenir shopping here. It is for tourists, but the ownership the stalls are not pushy…read moreat all. Most are very kind with shoppers. More seem to have someone who speak English and also German and Arabic (Turkish of course).

A colleague recommended this shoe store to me recently when I was asking around for recommendations…read morefor a good quality shoe store in Gaziantep. This one a Forum Mall appears to have a wide range of shoes. Prices seen fair too. "Caveat emptor" should be followed when buy shoes here. Always check the quality closely and even lift the insole if you can.

I really like this place. I've bought several plants for the home and office here. It appears to…read morebe a small family run place not only sells house plants, but also flowers for wedding decorations. They don't speak English and I don't speak Turkish so we can't understand each other. However, that doesn't stop me from feeling like they really know their plants. I used a translation App on my mobile phone and that is all I needed to communicate. Really nice people.

'Bakırcılar Çarşısı' (Coppersmith Bazaar) is must visit when you are in Gaziantep. There are a lot…read moreof copper handcrafts from local artisans. The copper plates come in all sizes with handmade or stamped designs. The handmade designs are much more expensive then the stamped designs. It is easier to explore on the pedestrian only streets that crisscross on an uneven grid in the bazaar. It is fun to explore and small enough not to get lost. No matter if you do get lost because the shop keepers are very kind and will happily point you in the right direction if you get lost. I really enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere in this bazaar as opposed to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul where some shop keepers have a more aggressive haggling style. Most of the tourists I saw were Turkish, which is always a good sign. If Turkish tourists are browsing it means that there is a less of a chance of it being a tourist trap where the artisans cater only to foreign tourists.

This electronics store apparently made a deal with Disney to sell its merchandise and children's…read moretoys. It is a little odd for an electronic store to do that. You can buy loads of electronic devices here, flat screen TVs, computers, etc. Be aware that a lot if software and instructions are in Turkish. The staff here will help you navigate those waters... Whenever you can find someone who can speak English. Best advice is to know what you want beforehand and do try to get all the answers you need online.

A small building near Democracy Square in downtown Gaziantep. Right on the border of the old and…read morenew part of the city. The Turkish word 'Kitap' means book. There are too few books inside against the wall, but they are there. Honestly there is not much space for a bookstore much less a cafe. Still, they make it work with a lot of outside seating. Cute is a good word for this cafe.

Books, stationary and even a few toys. I think there were only 12 English books so don't come here…read moreto pick up the latest Harry Potter, unless you can read Turkish.