Aegean · Plate code 43
Kütahya
Kütahya is known for its centuries-old tile-making tradition. The castle above the city, its Ottoman mansions and the remarkably preserved Temple of Zeus at ancient Aizanoi in Çavdarhisar are the province's key sights.
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Highlights
Places
Aizanoi
Kütahya Castle
Tastes
Kütahya tiles
Local food and products
- Product
Kütahya tiles
Hand-painted tile plates, vases and panels.
- Dish
Cimcik
A local dish of small pieces of dough served with minced meat and yoghurt.
When to go
Spring and autumn are the best seasons. Winters are cold and snowy; the hot springs around Simav, Emet and Gediz are visited in that season too.
Getting there
- Airports
- Zafer Havalimanı (KZR)
- Bus terminal
- Kütahya bus terminal is close to the centre, with regular services to the districts and major cities.