Recognized by UNESCO as World City of Gastronomy, Hatay, where several cultures have lived together peacefully for centuries, is better known for its rich, delicious cuisine that is a manifestation of its cultural life.
With its mild climate, the first Christian church, the first mosque in Anatolia and numerous historical sites, this region has hosted many different cultures and religions for thousands of years. It has a cuisine with numerous forgotten food, food poems, mythological food stories and food description mosaics.