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Area: 1.243 km²
 
Population: İlçe 101.818 (1985)
 
Traffic Code: 79
 
Kilis, which is a teritorial city within South Eastern Anatolia Region, is a city, which should be seen due to its historical tumulus, castles and kebabs.
 
Districts : Elbeyli, Musabeyli, Polateli.
 
 How to Get
 
Transportation is maintained via road. Closest airport is Gaziantep Airport. Gaziantep Airport is 40 km. away from Kilis.
 
Coaching Station Tel : (+ 90 - 348) 813 28 33
 
 Where to Visit
 
PLACES TO VISIT
 
RavandaCastle Castle is near to the Ravanda Village of Polateli province, at 24 km. north of Kilis. Its environment is clear, and constructed on a steep hill of a mountain, which is reigning to the horizon. Remaining current part of the castle, constructed via engraving of the peek of the mountain, is the internal castle.
 
Oylum Tumulus It is one of the biggest tumuli among Anatolia, Syria and Mesopotamia. Strategic position holding tumulus is settled during nearly all ages. As a result of excavations performed on Oylum Tumulus, which shows definite settlement dated back to Chalcolithic Age , ,history of Front Asia besides history of the region, is enlightened. There are lots of tumuli other than this within the city.
 
Akpınar Akpınar is a promenade in which clear waters are flowing in the middle of a land with limestone. It environs is surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and orchards, and this unique nature beauty covered with a carpet composed of grass is filled with Kilis residents during spring and summer months.
 
Söğütlüdere Söğütlüdere, which is used as an entertainment and picnic area during spring and summer months, has a privileged place within the lives of Kilis residents. Söğütlüdere, where streams coming from north slopes, Zoppun River and Akpınar springs are covered with green, is an important place for a perfect feast with kebab and meal sorts, unique to Kilis residents' kitchen culture, during especially weekends.
 
 Geography
 
Climate took part within Mediterranean Climate in connection with general characteristics. Summers are passing hot and dry, and winters are cold and rainy.
 
 History
 
Hurris, Mintanni, Asyrian, Hittite, Macedonia, Romans and Ottomans had reigned in Kilis and Environs, which is an ancient settlement center, reaching to Middle Bronze Age. Kilis become a city on 1995.
 
 Where to Eat                                                                                       
 
Traditional culture reflecting regional meals are highly impressive with their tastes and appearances. Kebab sorts, cooked in Kilis, are serviced freshly with flavoring with special spices. Pleasure of eating in restaurants on the lake and taste of grape molasses is not satisfying.
 
 What to Buy
 
Shopping centers are including lots of souvenirs, reflecting cultural texture of Kilis. Also liquid and solid grape molasses sorts of the region can be bought.
 
 Don't Leave Without
- Visiting ruins of Kilis, famous with natural beauties,
 
- Tasting Kilis grape molasses and regional kebab sorts,
 
- Visiting historical tumulus and Ravanda castle of the city.
 
 Sites
 
Registered Immobile Cultural and Natural Heritages in Kilis
 
Sites
 
Archaeological Sites: 15
Urban Sites: 1
Natural Sites: -
Historical Sites: -
Total: 16
Cultural (at Single Construction Scale) and Natural
Heritages: 277
 
TOTAL: 293
 
 Contact Information
 
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Tel: (348) 813 49 09
Fax: (348) 813 49 09
 
City Tourism Directorate
Tel : (348) 813 21 11
 
Governorship : (+ 90 - 348) 813 10 12
Municipality : (+ 90 - 348) 813 10 10
Hospital : (+ 90 - 348) 814 10 15
Police : (+ 90 - 348) 814 09 30
Gendarme : (+ 90 - 348) 814 08 52

 

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