Liberation Mosque
The Liberation Mosque is a building in Gaziantep that has served as a church, a prison, and a mosque. It was built in 1892 by architect Sarkis Balyan and is used for Sunni Islam.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from May to September, when daily highs range from 24 °C to 35 °C and rainfall is minimal. July and August are the driest months, with almost no rain. Between November and February, temperatures are cooler, with daily lows reaching -1 °C and more frequent rain.
To reach the site, you can fly into Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport, which is 16 km away. The mosque is located 508 km from Ankara. While visiting, you can also see Gaziantep Castle, located 1 km away, or the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, which is 1.9 km from the mosque.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 116 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 116 | 105 | 88 | 63 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 91 | 116 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
