I usually don't go to the mall. It has a good gardening store, supermarket, movie theater,…read moreStarbucks, a few restaurants (mostly fast food) and a slew of Turkish clothes shops.

On a pedestrian market Street selling clothing. It is off the tourist path. Large selection…read moredifferent fashion, mostly Turkish brands. Even though it is a pedestrian Street you still have to be careful of motorcycles. It can get quit busy on the street. I really like it that the sales people are not pushy and don't pressure you. This is the general rule in Turkey, if you go where the locals shop, the shopping experience is better and hassle free. Only problem is a lack of English. Just use a translation app on you phone and all is well. :)

Wonderful experience. It was more than shopping for souvenirs, it was a cultural experience. I…read morewatched the artisan tapping in new designs on some metal plates. We even talked about the different about some of the different images on the plates, without speaking the same language. Thank god for translation apps. It is located in the Coppersmith Bazaar, which is located around a 5-10 minute walk from the Gaziantep Castle .

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.

'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 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).