Kütahya, Ancient ceramic center in Aegean Region, Turkey
Kütahya is a city in Kütahya Province in western Turkey, located along the Porsuk River. The settlement sits at 970 meters (3180 feet) elevation, surrounded by farmland and mountain ridges that give the area a rural character.
The settlement existed around 3000 BC and passed through Phrygian, Roman, and Byzantine rule before Ottoman forces took control. The year 1429 marked the Ottoman conquest, which opened a new chapter for the region.
The area became known for producing glazed tiles that decorated palaces and mosques during the Ottoman period. Workshops continue this craft today, and visitors can see artisans shaping and painting ceramics using methods passed down through generations.
The local economy relies on sugar refineries, tanneries, and meerschaum extraction from nearby mines. Visitors will find shops selling handmade ceramics and other craft products along the streets of the old town.
Several historical mosques from the Ottoman period shape the urban landscape, including Ulu Camii with its traditional elements. Cinili Camii and Balikli Camii show different architectural approaches from that era.
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