Location: Kutahya
Top Things to do in Kutahya
10 Things to Do in Kutahya That You Shouldn't Miss
Kütahya (Turkish pronunciation: [cyˈtahja]) is a city in western Turkey with 237,804 inhabitants (2011 estimate), lying on the Porsuk river, at 969 metres above sea level. It is the capital of Kütahya Province, inhabited by some 564 294 people (2011 estimate). The region of Kütahya has large areas of gentle slopes with agricultural land culminating in high mountain ridges to the north and west. The city's Greek name was Kotyaion, Latinized in Roman times as Cotyaeum.
Restaurants in Kutahya
1. Aizanoi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Site dates back to 1BC. Opium growing area. Town name means Opium of the Black castle
Reviewed By Bilgin O
Simply amazing!The massive structure and elaborate decoration of Zeus temple impressed me most. The theatre and stadium remains largely intact in spite of numerous earth quakes. Kids loved it so much. The more I travel throughout this country the more I feel part of it!
2. Kutahya Ulu Camii
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
3. Archeological Museum
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Helena B - Cape Town Central, South Africa
Although the museum is very small they have a good selection of artefacts covering many different periods of history - from Palaeolithic to the Ottoman period. The displays are done well and the museum also houses items recovered at Aizanoi about 55km from Kutahya. The museum is right next to the Ulu Camii ( Great Mosque) and is in the old historic area of the city. Entrance was 5 Turkish Lira. Do not miss if you are in Kutahya.
4. Kossuth House Museum
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Helena B - Cape Town Central, South Africa
The Kossuth House Museum is really beautiful and give you an insight into the life and history of the people of Kutahya. The house was donated by a prominent citizen of the town and is kept in excellent condition. It consists of various rooms displaying activities to show you how people lived their daily life. When you stand in front of the Great Mosque in the old centre of the city just turn left and follow the signs to the museum. Entrance is free. Will recommend a visit.
5. Kutahya Kalesi
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4 based on 64 reviews
6. Museum of ceramics
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Marco_Polo499 - Milan, Italy
If you are visiting the Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) or the Archaelogical Museum, consider the possibility of visiting also this lovely museum, called “Çini Müzesi”. The visit takes no more than 15-20 minutes and admission is free. It is adjacent to the Ulu Cami, on its right side.
Kutahya is famous since the antiquity for its wonderful ceramics. High quality and artistic vases, tiles, plates, figurines have been produced and traded for centuries, and shops and factories are still ubiquitous in town. The museum hosts a collection of magnificent pieces, some dating back from the 14th century; they are all interesting and well displayed. In a corner of the exhibition room is installed the sarcophagus of the last ruler of the Germiyan principality – Yakup II, who died in 1429 - covered with turquoise coloured tiles. The museum is hosted in a building of the 14th century, where originally were the kitchens of the royal palace. It has been perfectly restored and its interior is a fascinating example of ottoman style. Accessible to disabled people.
7. DumlupInar Sehitligi
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5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By junior1907 - Istanbul
Bu taraflara gelen herkesin biraz vakit ayırıp tarihimizdeki en önemli savaşlardan birisinin olduğu bu bölgeyi de ziyaret ederek buralara ve şehitlerimize olan sevgi ve saygımızı göstermemiz gerekiyor diye düşünüyorum.Müthiş bir duygu seline kapılarak o anları yaşayıp buralarda neler olmuş diyerek ruhlarına dua edip şükran duygularımızı ifade etmemiz gerekir.Çok etkilendik ama çok.
8. Hayme Ana Turbesi
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By KanGurular - Istanbul, Turkey
we took off for Domaniç 50 km south to visit the tomb of Hayme Ana after a satisfying breakfast by fireplace. We arrived small Domaniç, the birth place of Ottoman Empire after snowy roads. I never heard Hayme Ana before. I learned she was the mother of Ertuğrul Gazi, before settled in Domaniç she also went to Haymana county of Ankara and named this name, the meaning of the word hayme means tent in Arabic and this symbolize the head of the clan in Turkish clan system in this trip. The tomb of Hayme Ana located in Çarşamba Village, Domaniç. The inside of the tomb was well-kept but its outer siding started to fall.
9. Kutahya Ciniciler Carsisi
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Jansin_Ozkur - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Kutahya is well known for its ceramic products. Throughout the city you can find dozens of shops selling locally crafted porcelain dishes, pottery and tiles. Çiniciler Çarşısı is a place where you can find most of these artists' creations in one location. Some businesses have their workshops right inside their stores, you can watch an artist drawing or painting a tile right before your eyes. The ceramic pieces are decorated with traditional Ottoman patterns survived several centuries, later glazed and baked in special ovens overnight at around 1000C heat!
Looking like a castle, this small shopping mall is a bit dated, requiring some renovations. There are quite a few empty shops, but the occupied ones are worth a visit as you will find very unique pieces in these shops as opposed to some mass produced pieces in factory outlet stores.
10. Gural Porselan
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4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By SEDATEREN - BURSA
Turkiye nin en buyuk porselen ureticilerinden birisi olan Gural Porselende bu kadar renkli ve farkli cesit oldugunu bilmiyordum.Butun zevklere uygun urunleri uygun fiyatlarla bir arada bulabiliyorsunuz.Mutlaka ugramali ve alisveris yapmalisiniz
