Uşak

Museums & History

Blaundus Ancient City (Blaundus Antik Kenti)

Perched dramatically on a peninsula-like plateau surrounded by the deep valleys of the Ulubey Canyon, Blaundus Ancient City (Blaundus Antik Kenti) is a breathtaking archaeological marvel in western Anatolia. Originally founded by Macedonian soldiers following Alexander the Great's Anatolian campaign, this heavily fortified city later flourished as an important Roman hub. For heritage travelers exploring famous ancient places in Eastern Turkey and the inner Aegean region, a walk through Blaundus rewards explorers with remarkably preserved historical landmarks, including a monumental entrance gate, an expansive stadium, rock-cut tombs, and the striking columns of the Temple of Ceres standing against a spectacular canyon backdrop.

📍 64902 Sülümenli/Ulubey/Uşak

Museums & History

Clandras Bridge (Clandras Köprüsü)

Spanning across the rushing waters of the Banaz Creek, Clandras Bridge (Clandras Köprüsü) is an extraordinary 2,500-year-old engineering marvel dating back to the ancient Phrygian period. Originally constructed as part of an ancient aqueduct system to carry water, this monumental stone structure features a single large arch built using precise wedge-shaped interlocking stones without any mortar. For heritage travelers discovering famous ancient places in Eastern Turkey and the inner Aegean, a quick stop at Clandras rewards visitors with a stunning combination of deep historical legacy and natural beauty, highlighted by a nearby rushing waterfall, deep canyon paths, and a serene recreational valley.

📍 64702 Kavaklı/Karahallı/Uşak

Museums & History

Historic Usak Houses (Tarihi Uşak Evleri)

Located primarily in the historical Aybey, Kurtuluş, and Işık neighborhoods of the city center, the Historic Usak Houses (Tarihi Uşak Evleri) represent a beautiful, living showcase of late Ottoman and early Republican civil architecture. These traditional two-to-three-story structures are characterized by their stone-walled ground floors, timber-framed upper levels, bay windows (cumba), and beautifully decorated wide eaves. For heritage travelers discovering famous ancient places in Eastern Turkey and the Aegean hinterland, a walking tour through these narrow, atmospheric streets offers a nostalgic journey into the region's historical neighborhood texture, beautifully reflecting the domestic life and master woodcraft of a bygone era.

Archaeological Sites

Ulubey Canyon (The Second Largest Canyon in the World)

• The Second Largest Canyon in the World: It is the second longest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon in the USA; it consists of a main canyon and dozens of connected side canyons. • Massive Dimensions: It has a length of approximately 45 kilometers, a width of 100 to 500 meters, and a depth ranging from 135 to 170 meters. • A Natural Nature Park: It was formed over millions of years by the erosion of the soil by the Ulubey and Banaz streams, and it was declared a Nature Park in 2013. • Historical Heritage: The canyon houses ancient caves, rock tombs, and Pepouza Ancient City, which is considered one of the mysterious centers of early Christianity. • Glass Viewing Terrace: Thanks to its massive glass terrace built 150 meters above the ground, it offers visitors the opportunity to watch the breathtaking view of the canyon from a bird's-eye view.

📍 Aşağı Mahalle, Kanyon Caddesi, 64900 Ulubey / Uşak.

Museums & History

Uşak Archaeology Museum (Uşak Arkeoloji Müzesi)

Located at its modern facility near the historic train station, the Uşak Archaeology Museum (Uşak Arkeoloji Müzesi) is a world-class institution that permanently houses the legendary Lydian Treasure, globally known as the Treasures of Croesus (Karun Hazinesi). This state-of-the-art 3-story museum showcases over 43,000 registered artifacts, spanning from the Chalcolithic era to the late Byzantine period. As an absolute premier destination for heritage travelers exploring famous ancient places in Eastern Turkey and the inner Aegean region, a tour through the museum rewards visitors with stunning displays of ancient coinage history, Roman marble sculptures, and the crown jewel of the collection: the priceless gold Winged Seahorse Brooch.

📍 Fatih, Orhan Dengiz Blv. No:29, 64300 Merkez/Uşak