Known for its beautifully crafted ceramics, Kutahya is home to tree-lined boulevards, fascinating museums and elegant Ottoman architecture. You can visit the soaring mosque, sip on apple tea and eat your way through the atmospheric restaurants clustered along the Ataturk Bulvari strip.
Things to do in Kütahya
As you stroll around the city you'll find a treasure trove of shops selling hand-painted porcelain tiles, pottery and ceramics. Don't miss Lalezar Cini, a beautiful gallery owned by a local family of artists. Inside you'll find everything from recreated classics to contemporary homewares.
The Tile Museum offers a fascinating glimpse at Kutahya's ancient ceramic industry. Highlights include pottery crafted by kiln masters like Haci Hafiz Mehmet Emin Efendi, who helped decorate Istanbul's iconic Haydarpasa Railway Station.
Kutahya has ancient roots, so there's a wealth of history to soak up. Start with a visit to Kossuth House, a cultural museum housed in a whitewashed Ottoman building. In addition to admiring antiques, costumes and weaponry, you can stroll around the rose garden.
Just 10 minutes from the main square is the historic Germiyan Sokak neighbourhood. It lures you in with its flagstone streets lined with handsome Ottoman buildings housing cafes, restaurants and tea houses. Nearby is Ulu Cami, a cavernous mosque adorned with beautiful Arabic calligraphy.
Getting around Kütahya
Kutahya is easy to get around on foot, thanks to numerous pedestrianised streets. You can also use taxis and local minibuses. Most visitors arrive by long-distance bus or fly into Zafer Airport, located around 40 minutes from Kutahya.