Rumkale

Rumkale, one of Gaziantep's tourist attractions, is among the most striking places not only in Turkey but also in the world with its natural beauty and cultural richness. The whole structure, visited by many local and foreign people every year, consists of parts built on high rocks surrounded by water. Among these the Church, Monastery, water cisterns and ditches stand out. Located on a small peninsula, intertwined with nature and history, transportation to Rumkale is provided by boats. In terms of architecture, Rumkale bears the traces of the Middle Ages, has been referred as Şitamrat, Kal-a Rhomayta throughout history. It has served various civilizations for centuries. In the beginning of the aspects known to Christians is that Prophet Jesus's One of disciples, Yohannes, came to there for a term. Rumkale, an influential point in the spread of religion in the surrounding regions, is also the subject of a rumor that it was hidden in one of the caves near the copy of the Bible, the Holy Book of Christianity, and then taken further south to Beirut. What you can see on a trip is sometimes more valuable than what you can research and learn. Rumkale, which accompanies the dance of green and blue together, promises its guests an experience in this direction. In other words, the atmosphere of this place encloses the guests and the wisdom of hundreds of years of life imbibes all over the place. You can take plenty of photos during your trip to Rumkale, which is about 1.5 hours away from Gaziantep centre and promises a pleasant ambience along the lake.