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KÜTAHYA
Area: 11.875 km²
Population: 714.000 (2000)
Traffic Code: 43
Kutahya represents a potentiality for tourism with its developing industry, underground sources, university, thermal sources, hand crafts and history. While visiting Kutahya do not forget that ....
The first gold exchange market in the history had been established in Aizanoi, (Kutahya)
The first porcelain museum in the world is in Kutahya,
The most effectively and successfully protected antic city of Anatolia is Aizanoi,
Evliya Celebi was from Kutahya
The first collective labor agreement had been signed in Kutahya,
The thermal sources of Kutahya are cure for thousands of illnesses.
Districts : Altıntaş, Aslanapa, Çavdarhisar, Domaniç, Dumlupınar, Emet, Gediz, Pazarlar, Şaphane, Hisarcık, Simav and Tavşanlı.
How to Get
Highway The Inter - city bus station is in the city center. It can be reached to the station by public busses, or dolmush.
Inter - City Bus Station Tel : ( + 90 - 274 ) 223 60 96
Train Station The train station is in the city center. It is very easy to reach there by public busses, or by dolmush.
Train Station Tel: ( + 90 - 338 ) 213 33 60
Where to Visit
ANCIENT CITIES
Remains of Aizanoi Antic City Aizanoi antic city had been established to the two sides of River Penkalas. The name of the city comes from the mythological hero named Azan, who was the son of Water Jinn Erato, and the legendary king Arkas.
Mozaikli Hamam (Mosaic Bath) In the 3rd Century, a second bath had been constructed in the bath, which had been built in before. This bath is called as "Mozaikli Hamam". There is a high quality mosaic floor in that bath representing the illustrations of Santry and Menad. In the 4th and 5th centuries the bath had been rearranged and used as the center for the bishops.
Exchange Market (Mycelium / RoundBuilding) The first exchange market had been founded here in Aizanoi antic city. This building, which had been used as the grain market AC 2nd century, is called Mycelium. On the restored walls of the building, there written the price determinations of King Diocletian for struggling with inflation. These writings had been written there in the year 301.
ZeusTemple The construction of the temple had begun AC 2nd century. The temple had been planned as Pseudodipteras. It had been established on a stage with the dimensions of 53 x 35 meters. There is a great hall under the temple, which had been obscured by rubble.
Stadium and Theatre There are no other examples of such a combination of a Stadium and a Theatre like in Aizanoi. The construction of the complex had begun in AC 1st century and had been completed in the 3rd century.
Bridges and Avenue with Antic Columns :
The city of Aizanoi had been founded on both sides of the Stream Koca, which had been called as Penkalas in ancient times. Only two bridges had been able to reach today. Both bridges have 5 belts and they are still being used.
CASTLES
Kutahya Castle The Kutahya Castle is at the Hisartepe Locality, which had been used as a residence from ancient times to today. The castle has 70 towers and consists of 3 parts. These are called Kale-i Bala, Kale-i Sagir and Diş Towers. There are two fountains and three mosques in the castle.
MOSGUES
Çinili Cami (Porcelain Mosque) The mosque had been constructed in 1973, by taking the Middle Asia Turkish architecture as example. Inside of the mosque consists of beautification made by pencil, and outside of it had been constructed with blue Kutahya porcelain.
Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) The construction of this mosque, which is the most beautiful and greatest mosque of Kutahya, had begun in the times of Yildirim Beyazit, and had been completed in the times of Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1401. The restoration of the mosque had been made by Architecture Sinan, during the times of Süleyman the Magnificent. The muezzin stand having 4 columns, and the representation of Mecca on the wall of the mosque should be seen by the visitors.
Turning Mosque (Dönenler Camii) This mosque had been constructed during 14th century. It is the first "Mevlevihane" (Lodge of Mevlevi Dervishes) of Kutahya, founded by the grandson of Mevlana, Ergun Çelebi.
MARKET PLACES (BAZAARS)
There are two Bazaars in Kutahya. They had been established in the second part of 15th century by the Proficient of Gedik Ahmet Pasha. The Great Bazaar has 4 gates. In the Bazaar there is a fountain and there are 17 shops. It is being used as a market place by the vegetable men. The Small Bazaar has two gates. It had been made of bricks and iron sheet. It used to be used as the bazaar for the heavy clothes, armor and diamonds.
TRADITIONAL KUTAHYA HOUSE
Germiyan Street The Germiyan Street is a place where the 18th century Kutahya houses are being protected collectively. It is the most beautiful historical example of Kutahya's historical urban structure. These houses in Germiyan Street are all made of timber and they have two or three floors.
Old City Palace The construction of the city palace had begun in 1908 and finished at 1911 while Fuat Pasha was the governor of the town. The building had been restorated in 1998. It is one of the most interesting examples of the late Ottoman civil architecture.
PROMENADE
Mt. Murat Mt. Murat is at the south of Kutahya. It is 30 km away from Gediz and it is 2312 meters high. It is the highest mountain in Kutahya and in Internal Aegean Region. The Mt. Murat provides alternative tourism possibilities with its clean air and fresh water, with its a variety of bird species living in, and especially with its rich thermal sources.
Çamlica Çamlıca is at the west side of Kutahya and its 5 km far away from the city center. It had been arranged as a recreation and resting area in the pine forest. It is a large promenade area. Pine trees, clean and fresh water, clean air, and the relaxing sightseeing of the area provides a great pleasure to the visitors.
Enne Dam It is at the west side of Kütahya and 18 km away from the Kutahya city center. The dam had been constructed in order to provide the water need of Seyitömer Thermal Electricity Central is also being used for fishing and picnics.
Porsuk Dam It is at the northeast of Kutahya, and 20 km away from the city center. The dam had been constructed in order to protect the environment from the floods of River Porsuk. Today it is also being used for fishing and picnics.
Kuruçay Pond The pond is at the south of Tavşanlı District and 7 km away from the city center. The pond had been constructed for watering purposes, and it is also being used as a picnic area with its clean and unpolluted environment.
Domaniç Forests The Domaniç Forests take place at the north of Kutahya. These forests are widen to a large area. The flora of Domaniç is very rich. There are a variety of endemic species and monument trees in the area.
Hidirlik Hidirlik is one of the most important and popular promenade areas of Kutahya.
HIGHLANDS
Gölcük Plateau Gölcük Plateau at the southwest of Kutahya, and it is 10 km away from Simav. The plateau is surrounded with pine forests. The substructure of the plateau is well developed. It is a very popular picnic area at the altitude of 1450 meters.
NATIONAL & NATURAL PARKS
Mızık Çam (Pine) Natural Monument
Place: Kütahya
Characteristics: A monumental pine tree which is more than 700 years old.
Foundation Date: 12.07.1993
Kaşalıç Natural Protection Area
Location: The park is in the village of Durubey village, in the province of Kutahya in Central Anatolia.
Transportation: The park can be accessed via the forest road 5km after Domanic, towards Inegol.
Highlights: The area bears the characteristics of a Black Sea forest ecosystem, even though it lies in Anatolia. Beech and black pine forests grow naturally in the area, and other dominant species include oak, poplar, wild pear, blackberry, coltsfoot, meadow saffron, foxglove and wild strawberry. The forest is also home to bears, wild boars, deer, foxes, rabbits and hedgehogs.
Vakıfçamlığı Natural Protection Area
Location: The Vakif Camligi is in the village of Vakif, near Tavsanli in the district of Kutahya.
Transportation: The grove is accessed via the 12km road off the Kutahya-Tavsanli highway.
Highlights: This pine grove is the only area in the world where the Ehrami black pine, a rare and endangered tree, grows naturally. Alongside this is the ebe pine, which only grows in Turkey, and the combination of the two growing together makes it a unique ecosystem. In addition, other species include juniper, oak, popular, willow and lime. Wildlife in the area includes fox, badger, pig, rabbit, partridge and quail.
ORNITHOLOGY AREAS
Bustard Birds, which are the biggest birds of Anatolia do only live and reproduce in Kuyucak, Nuhören and Pusan Villages of Kütahya. The Bustard Birds are under protection and the population of these birds is increasing each year.
Mt. Murat
Murat Mountain
City: Uşak, Kütahya
Provinces: Banaz, Gediz, Altıntaş, Dumlupınar
Surface Area : 52500
Altitude : 1000 - 2312 m
Protection: N/A
Bird Species: Küçük balaban (30 pairs), alaca balıkçıl (200 pairs), pasbaş patka (15 pairs), mahmuzlu kızkuşu (10 pairs) and bıyıklı sumru (100 pairs) reproduce. Especially during winter, küçük karabatak (max.100), tepeli pelikan (max. 73), büyük ak balıkçıl can be seen.
Main Characteristics: forest, mountain
Altıntaş Plain
City: Kütahya
Provinces: Altıntaş, Aslanapa, Kütahya Merkez
Surface Area : 19200
Altitude : 970 - 1698 m
Protection: Yes
Bird Species: It is thought that approximately 20 pairs of species is reproducing within the area. Reproduction is observed every year.
Main Characteristics: plateau, agricultural area
MountainTürkmenbaba
City: Kütahya, Eskişehir
Provinces: Eskişehir Merkez, Kütahya Merkez, Seyitgazi
Surface Area : 17500
Altitude : 1200 - 1826 m
Protection: partially
Bird Species: The biggest population of Kara akbaba (10 pairs) known within Turkey lives in the region. At the same time, important numbers of kara leylek (5 pairs), sakallı akbaba (1 pairs) and küçük kartal (5 pairs) reproduce within the important bird areas.
Main Characteristics: forest, mountain
THERMAL SPRINGS
Kutahya is a place which has a variety of Thermal Springs. Harlek and Mountain are the most important and interesting thermal centers of the region. Yoncalı, Gediz Ilıcasu, Simav Eynal, Tavşanlı Göbel, Emet, Yeşil and Kaynarca are the other important Thermal Springs.
Harlek (Ilıcaköy) Thermal Tourism Center
Harlek (Ilıcaköy) Thermal Resort
Location: The resort is 27km from the centre of Kutahya, in Western Anatolia, and 190km south-east of Bursa.
Transportation: Kutahya is well connected by bus, and 90km south-west from the airport at Eskisehir.
Water temperature: 25.2°C - 43°C
pH value: Kadilar Spring - 6.84. Haslas Spring - 6.78. Harlek Spring - 6.87. Kadinlar Hamami Spring - 6.64
Physical and chemical properties: The group of spring has one or all of the following properties: thermal, hypertonic, oligometallic, sulphur, calcium, magnesium.
Recommended: Applications Drinking and bathing.
Helps to heal: Rheumatic ailments, liver and gall bladder problems and skin conditions, poor metabolism.
Accommodation: Harlek Hotel -186 beds
Muratdağı Thermal Resort
Location: On the northern slopes of Muratdagi (1700m), around 15km south of Gediz and 100km southwest of Kutahya.
Transportation: Kutahya is well connected by road and air. Gediz is on the main highway between Kutahya and Usak.
Water temperature: 40°C - 42°C
pH value: 7.2
Physical and chemical properties: Sulphur, calcium, magnesium, bromide and radioactive properties.
Recommended: Applications Drinking and bathing
Helps to heal: Rheumatism, mental and muscular fatigue, skin conditions, gynaecological problems, joint pain, calcium deposits and eating disorders.
Accommodation: Youth Camp – 150 beds. Otherwise, small hotels in Gediz.
CAVES
Kutahya Caves
Caves of Frig Valley
Location: Kütahya
The caves are located at 55 km away from Kütahya, in the İnlice quarter of last Kütahya village of Ovacık, where the city borders of Kütahya, Afyon ve Eskişehir intersects.
Properties: There are hundreds of caves inside the Frig valley which covers an extremely wide area and these caves are carved by hands for the purposes of shelter, accommodation and tombs. Inside the first section of rocks, two churches were discovered. There are frescos on the walls of these two churches named Tekli Kilise (Single Church) ve Çiftli Kilise (Double Church), respectively. Also inscriptions written by root paint are present on the walls. Meander patterns and cross signs are also visible. This valley was used by Frigs between years BC 500-600 and later on, by Byzantiums
The Deliktaş Castle, which was examined in two parts, are also used by Frigs and Byzantiums. For shelter and defense purposes the rocks were carved. There is a large chapel founded here. Secret passages and galleries connect lots of rooms and chambers to each other. The upper parts of the rocks are carved in the shape of ramparts. The third section is the place where a natural castle called Penteser castle is present. This place is also carved for defense purposes and there are various tombs and caves present at this location. This valley is covered with pine trees and the natural beauty can challenge the beauty of Ürgüp.
YOUTH TOURISM
Kutahya Tourism Education Center
The Kütahya Tourism Training Center
Address: Dumlupınar Fuarı Arkası. Çevik Kuvvetler Yanı KÜTAHYA
Tel: (+90-274) 223 6620
The rooms have showers and toilets. There is a volleyball court and Ping-Pong tables.
For reservation apply directly to the Tourism Training Center.
Geography
Climate of Kütahya is a transition between climates of the Aegean, Marmara and Internal Anatolia Regions. The rain regime of the area is like the rain regime of Marmara, and the hotness of the weather is like Internal Anatolia.
History
The people first resided in Kutahya in the ancient times are Phrygians. In Kutahya many cultures and civilizations are blended. After the Phrygians; Romans, Byzantinians, Germiyans and Ottomans had governed the city.
Where to Eat
Gediz earthenware is the most famous food of the region.
Where to Buy
Plate production, string production, rush mat production, grape syrup production, kerchief production, packsaddle production, horseshoe production, and leather production are some of the handcrafts in Simav, which are all about to disappear. The visitors can purchase such gifts from Kutahya. A variety of porcelain handcrafts are available in Kutahya.
Don't Leave Without
- Visiting the Aizanoi Antic City,
- Purchasing some porcelain goods from the porcelain center of the world,
- Visiting the Porcelain Museums,
- Eating Gediz earthenware,
- Visiting the thermal baths,
Sites
Registered Immobile Cultural and Natural Heritages in Kütahya
Sites
Archaeological Sites: 148
Urban Sites: 2
Natural Sites: 7
Historical Sites: 2
Other Sites
Archaeological and Natural Sites: 19
Historical and Urban Sites: 2
Total: 180
Cultural (at Single Construction Scale) and Natural Heritages: 961
TOTAL: 1141
Contact Information
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Tel: (274) 223 62 13
Fax: (274) 223 55 35
State Fine Arts Gallery Directorate
Belediye Arkası Kardeşler Apt. No:16/1 KÜTAHYA
Tel: (0 274) 223 68 40
Fax: 223 55 35
Kütayha Museum Address: Cumhuriyet Mah. Ulu MosqueYanı - Kütahya
Tel: (274) 223 69 90
Governorship : (+90-274) 223 69 96
Municipality : (+90-274) 223 60 18
Hospital : (+90-274) 223 95 37
Police : (+90-274) 223 18 17
Gendarme : (+90-274) 335 21 35
Provincial Directorate : (+90-274) 223 19 62
Kütav : (+90-274) 223 73 71
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