Uşak, Aegean, Türkiye
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Uşak

Uşak is an Aegean interior province known for carpets, archaeology and the Ulubey canyon. It is a practical stop between İzmir and Afyon, with a museum that holds the famous Karun treasure.

Aegean 374,405 6 Districts

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Uşak

Uşak is an Aegean interior province known for carpets, archaeology and the Ulubey canyon. It is a practical stop between İzmir and Afyon, with a museum that holds the famous Karun treasure.

SebasteDokur EviUlubey KanyonuTepedelen ÇamıTaşyaran VadisiEski Uşak EvleriKent Tarihi MüzesiClandıras Su Kemeri
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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Civilizations of Anatolia

Civilizations

Local flavours

Döndürme · local specialtyTarhana Çorbası · local specialtyKatmer · local specialtyCendere Tatlısı · local specialtyDemir Tatlısı · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Uşak HalılarıGelin Helvası (kırmızı Helva)Eşme KilimleriTekstil Ve Deri ÜrünleriTahin HelvaTarhana

Museums

Uşak Arkeoloji MüzesiUşak Atatürk Ve Etnografya MüzesiKent Tarihi Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Uşak ŞivesiUşak TürküleriZeybek Ve Diğer Halk OyunlarıAli İle Kezban Efsanesi, Dikilitaş Efsanesi

Outdoor activities

Kuş Gözlemciliği, Ulubey Adıgüzel BarajıAtlı CiritYaban Hayatı (fauna) Gözlemciliği, Murat DağıKampçılık, Taşyaran VadisiUlubey Adıgüzel BarajıMurat DağıTaşyaran Vadisi
Culture Atlas

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Uşak TürküleriZeybek Ve Diğer Halk OyunlarıAli İle Kezban Efsanesi, Dikilitaş EfsanesiUşak El SanatlarıKurtuluş Destanı

5 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Where to stay

26 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 14 records.

Otel DülgeroğluUşak Yalım Garden Park OtelYörükoğulları Banaz Park OtelHotel Grand UzcanOtel AğaoğluRamada
Getting there

Main airports serving the province

USQ
Uşak Havalimanı · Merkez
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

  • Emergency · Ambulance112
  • Police155
  • Gendarmerie156
  • Fire110
  • Forest fire177
  • Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0276 280 17 00

iktm64@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies127
  • Hospitals7
  • Police5
  • Taxi5

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

  • Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
  • Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
  • Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.

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