Kutahya Tourist Attractions
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Western Anatolian MountainsSituation and ImportanceThe provincial town of Kütahya occupies a position on the plain at the foot of the Yellice Dagi where the River Porsuk Çayi flows.
Glazed Earthenware
Today's potters produce bright colorful pieces which are distinct from the really valuable, more soberly painted works of the older artisans. Replicas of the latter are available but can be quite expensive. The town is an important carpet-weaving center and many of the factories are run as co-operatives.
Ishak Fatih Külliyesi
The Ishak Fatih Camii in Kütahya dates from 1434 and the adjoining Ishak Fatih Medresesi is a famous theological college from 1440.
Kilise
The Orthodox church in Kütahya was built by Polish and Hungarian refugees who lived here in the middle of the 19th century
Kütahya Kalesi
Within the handsome 14th century fortress in Kütahya stands the Kale-i Bala Camii (1375) and also an old medrese.
Grand Mosque
In the lower town of Kütahya stands the restored Grand Mosque. Dating from 1411 it was started by Bayazit I before 1400 and then finished by Mehmet II. The Ottoman architect probably replaced the original oak supports for the roof with 57 marble pillars from Aezani. Next door stands the old library (Kütüphane).
Vecidiye Medresesi
Umur Bey Bin Savat founded this theological college, observatory and institute of natural science and mathematics in Kütahya ca. 1314. It now serves as a Museum of Handicrafts with exhibits of glazed earthenware, embroidery and weaving.
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