Last updated on December 19, 2023.

A good place to start exploring Kütahya is along Republic Street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi), a pedestrianized street in the city center.

 

Roundabout

A roundabout at the southern end of the busy Atatürk Boulevard (Atatürk Bulvarı) leads to the street. In the center of the roundabout is a fountain dedicated to Kütahya pottery. A clock tower (Saat Kulesı) is located in Azerbaijan Park (Azerbaycan Parkı) to the east.

Kütahya pottery fountain in Kütahya, Turkey
Kütahya pottery fountain
Clock tower in Azerbaijan Park in Kütahya, Turkey
Clock tower in Azerbaijan Park

 

Former Municipality Building

The former Kütahya Municipality (Kütahya Belediyesi) is located to the south of the roundabout. It was built in the late 19th century and is covered in Kütahya tiles. I believe the building has been torn down since my visit and replaced with a park, but I need confirmation on this.

Kütahya Municipality in Kütahya, Turkey
Kütahya Municipality

In front of the building, I noticed a small fountain also covered in tiles. Nearby is a statue of  a Zeybek. The Zeybeks were guerrilla fighters who lived in the Aegean region between the 17th and early 20th centuries. To the right is another noticeable building, the Gül Palace Hotel (Gül Palas Otel).

Fountain in Kütahya, Turkey
Fountain
Zeybek statue in Kütahya, Turkey
Zeybek statue
Gül Palace Hotel in Kütahya, Turkey
Gül Palace Hotel

 

Republic Street

From there, walk down Republic Street. It’s a lively pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants.

Republic Street in Kütahya, Turkey
Republic Street

 

Mosques

There are couple of historic mosques along the way. Ali Pasha Mosque (Ali Paşa Camii) was built in 1796, and Karagöz Mosque (Karagöz Camii) was built in 1509. I didn’t enter either of them.

Ali Pasha Mosque in Kütahya, Turkey
Ali Pasha Mosque
Karagöz Mosque in Kütahya, Turkey
Karagöz Mosque

 

Whirling Dervish Statue

At the end of Republic Street is a statue of a whirling dervish. You can also find the Dönenler Mosque and Kütahya Great Mosque across the street from one another.

Whirling dervish statue in Kütahya, Turkey
Whirling dervish statue

 

Ahi Erbasan Street

While waiting for prayers to end so I could visit the mosques, I walked up Ahi Erbasan Street (Ahi Erbasan Caddesi), which starts in front of the Dönenler Mosque. I found some nice Ottoman homes there.

Ahi Erbasan Street in Kütahya, Turkey
Ahi Erbasan Street
Ahi Erbasan Street in Kütahya, Turkey
Ahi Erbasan Street
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