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11 places to visit in the Domaniç district of Kütahya: Domaniç Mountains, Near the Tomb of Ertuğrul Gazi and Domaniç Plateaus. Plan your trip to Domaniç with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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History

According to Aşıkpaşazade, Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad III granted the Domaniç region to Osman Bey as a summer pasture. The name Domaniç originally belonged to the mountain and the region; when Evliya Çelebi visited in the 17th century, the administrative centre was in Çukurca village. In 1886 a delegation sent by Abdülhamid II to Hüdavendigâr Province found the grave of Hayme Hatun, and in 1892, on Abdülhamid II’s order, a tomb was built in Çarşamba village.

Cultural Events

An annual Hayme Ana Commemoration Festival is held in the district. Domaniç oil wrestling is recognised as one of the oldest oil wrestling traditions in Türkiye.

History and Culture

According to the municipality’s account, Domaniç’s history goes back to 5500–3500 BC. According to the municipality, Alaeddin Keykubat I settled the Kayı tribe in Domaniç in 1230. The historic Domaniç wrestling takes place on the first Sunday of June each year. Domaniç became an independent district on 1 April 1960. Domaniç was completely destroyed by a major fire in 1926.

Highlights

The district lies north of Kütahya, covers 1,240 km2 and is 870 metres above sea level. Selim Ata (Selim Dede) was one of the Karaca Ahmet Sultan saints who lived in the time of Orhan Gazi.

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Places to Visit in Domaniç

  • 4 Historic
  • 2 Religious
  • 5 Nature

Historic Sites 4

Historic

Near the Tomb of Ertuğrul Gazi

Domaniç is the region where Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman Gazi, founder of the Ottoman state, lived. The Kayı tribe is known to have camped on the Domaniç plateaus.

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Mızık Pine

A monumental black pine (karaçam) in Domur village. According to one source it is the tree under which Osman Gazi's cradle was hung; it was brought down by natural causes in 1980.

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Historic

Berçin Historic Communications Tower

A historic communications tower in Berçin, listed on the Domaniç Municipality's sign of places to visit.

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Historic

Martyr Saru Batu Savcı Bey Monument Tomb

A monument tomb listed on the Domaniç Municipality's sign of places to visit.

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Religious

Hayme Ana Tomb

The Hayme Ana Tomb in Çarşamba village appears on the Domaniç Municipality's sign listing places to visit.

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Religious

Selim Dede Tomb

The Selim Dede Tomb and a picnic area in Çukurca town.

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Natural Wonders 5

Nature

Domaniç Mountains

Used as a summer pasture by the Kayı tribe during the founding period of the Ottoman state, the Domaniç Mountains are of historical and natural significance. The forested mountains are suitable for walking and nature tourism.

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Domaniç Plateaus

The plateaus around the district are known for their cool summer climate and rich vegetation. Traditional plateau festivals are held.

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Topukyayla Nature Park

A nature park listed on the Domaniç Municipality's sign of places to visit.

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Ilıcaksu Sarıkız Picnic Area

A picnic area listed on the Domaniç Municipality's sign of places to visit.

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Çokköy Topçam Conservation Area

The Topçam conservation area in Çokköy, a rare tree type.

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Places to Visit Around Kütahya Province

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While you are in Domaniç, you can also see the highlights of Kütahya province. These places are in other districts; Domaniç is about 70 km from the provincial centre.

  • Aizanoi (Çavdarhisar) Ancient City — A Roman city 58 km from Kütahya, built on both banks of the Penkalas Stream at Çavdarhisar; it has one of the best-preserved temples of Zeus in the world, a theatre-stadium complex, a colonnaded street and the Macellum with its price-list inscription, and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2012.
  • Kütahya Castle — A castle on a steep hill overlooking the city, built in the Byzantine period and repaired under the Germiyanids and the Ottomans; with its inner and outer walls, its towers and its revolving restaurant, it is the city's best viewpoint.
  • Kütahya Grand Mosque — A mosque begun by Bayezid I (Yıldırım Bayezid) between 1381 and 1389 and completed by his son Musa Çelebi after the Battle of Ankara; it is the city's only sultan's mosque.
  • Kütahya Tile Museum — A museum housed in the Germiyanid-period Imaret (Yakup Bey Complex) beside the Grand Mosque, displaying examples of Kütahya and İznik tiles spanning the centuries.
  • Kossuth House Museum — An 18th-century Turkish house where Lajos Kossuth, leader of the Hungarian Revolution of 1849, lived in exile in 1850–1851; here Kossuth wrote the draft constitution he prepared for Hungary.
  • Vacidiye Madrasa — A madrasa built in 1314 under the Germiyanids, where astronomy was also taught; today it serves as the Kütahya Archaeology Museum.

Practical Information for Visiting Domaniç

Suggested time
1 day
Best time to visit
Summer months (June–August)
Places to visit
11 places

What to Eat in Domaniç

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  • Kütahya Mantısı (dumplings with minced meat)

    Mantı made by filling small pieces of dough with minced meat. It is also prepared in traditional ways in Domaniç.

  • Keşkek (wheat and meat dish)

    A traditional dish prepared by simmering wheat and meat for a long time. It is essential at wedding tables; it is traditionally served with melted butter poured over it.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Domaniç

  • Ottoman Founding Heritage

    Domaniç is the region the Kayı tribe used as a summer pasture. Domaniç, which held an important place in the founding process of the Ottoman state, hosts the origins of Turkish history.

Local Products

  • Forest Products — Thanks to the district's rich forest resources, timber and firewood are produced in Domaniç.
  • Wheat — Wheat grown on farmland is the district's main agricultural product.

Economy

The economy of Domaniç is based on forestry, farming and livestock. Timber production and small livestock farming are the main sources of income.

How to Get to Domaniç

Domaniç is 70 km from Kütahya city centre. Access is by road.

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Domaniç: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to see in Domaniç?

There are 11 highlights in Domaniç: Domaniç Mountains, Near the Tomb of Ertuğrul Gazi, Domaniç Plateaus, Mızık Pine, Hayme Ana Tomb, Topukyayla Nature Park, Selim Dede Tomb, Ilıcaksu Sarıkız Picnic Area, Berçin Historic Communications Tower, Çokköy Topçam Conservation Area and Martyr Saru Batu Savcı Bey Monument Tomb.

What is there to eat in Domaniç?

Kütahya Mantısı and Keşkek are the standout flavours at tables in Domaniç.

What is Domaniç famous for?

Domaniç is known for its forest products and its Ottoman founding heritage. Thanks to the district's rich forest resources, timber and firewood are produced in Domaniç.

How do I get to Domaniç?

Domaniç is 70 km from Kütahya city centre. Access is by road.

How much time should I set aside for a visit to Domaniç?

Suggested visit length: 1 day. Best time to visit: summer months (June–August).

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