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6 places to visit in the Emet district of Kütahya: Emet Thermal Springs, Emet Castle and Emet Boron Plant. Plan your trip to Emet with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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Tourism and Economy

Emet contributes to thermal tourism with its thermal springs and was declared a ‘Thermal Tourism Zone’ by the Council of Ministers on 17 October 1993. Türkiye holds around 70% of the world’s boron reserves, and more than 50% of this mineral is found in Emet; with newly discovered reserves, this share is steadily increasing. One of the world’s few boric acid plants, of which there are fewer than ten, also operates in this district.

History

Eğrigöz Castle, a fortress built in the Roman period and also used in the Byzantine period, is known as the place where Kazıklı Voyvoda was held in exile. In 1378 it was given as the dowry of Devlet Hatun, daughter of Germiyanoğlu Süleyman Şah, to Yıldırım Beyazıt Khan, and it retained its importance in the Seljuk and Ottoman periods.

History and Culture

The history of Emet has continued since the Chalcolithic period. Zeytino Han was one of the places given on loan to the Zeytinoğulları during the War of Independence. After the occupation of İzmir, the first organisations in Emet were set up. Emet was occupied by Greek forces on 14 August 1921.

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Places to Visit in Emet

  • 3 Historic
  • 1 Ancient City
  • 1 Religious
  • 1 Attraction
Religious

Emet Thermal Springs

The thermal springs that give Emet its thermal tourism character have held official status as a Thermal Tourism Zone since 1993.

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Ancient City

Emet Castle

Known as Eğrigöz Castle, this structure was built in the Roman period and was also used in the Byzantine period.

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Attraction

Emet Boron Plant

Emet has one of Türkiye's most important boron deposits. The Emet Boron Plant, part of Eti Maden İşletmeleri, is one of the largest boron producers in the world.

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Historic

Eğrigöz Castle

A place in the Emet district where Kazıklı Voyvoda was held in exile.

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Historic

Zeytino Han

A han that still stands and is in use in the district.

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Historic

Cevizdere Martyrs' Cemetery

A cemetery in Cevizdere, built in memory of those who fell and veterans of the 1922 fighting.

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Places to Visit Around Kütahya Province

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While you are in Emet, you can also see the highlights of Kütahya province. These places are in other districts; Emet is about 75 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 Emet

Suggested time
Half a day
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn
Places to visit
6 places

What to Eat in Emet

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  • Emet Kebabı (Emet kebab)

    Emet Kebabı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 December 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1303). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Emet Municipality.

  • Emet Pidesi (Emet flatbread)

    Emet Pidesi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 7 June 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1137). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough dishes and desserts. Registered by: Emet Municipality.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Emet

  • Mining Heritage

    Since the Republican period, Emet has been the centre of boron mining. Mining has deeply shaped the economic and social structure of the district.

Local Products

  • Emet Ekmeği (Emet bread) — Emet Ekmeği was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 July 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1425). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough dishes and desserts. Registered by: Emet Municipality.
  • Boron Ore — Emet holds a significant share of the world's boron reserves. Boron ore is used in the glass, ceramics, agriculture and energy sectors.

Economy

The economy of Emet is based on boron mining. The Emet Boron Plant, part of Eti Maden İşletmeleri, is the district's largest employer. Agriculture and livestock farming are also carried out.

How to Get to Emet

Emet is 75 km from Kütahya city centre. Transport is provided by road.

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Emet: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to see in Emet?

The top 6 places in Emet are: Emet Thermal Springs, Emet Castle, Emet Boron Plant, Eğrigöz Castle, Zeytino Han and Cevizdere Martyrs' Cemetery.

What is there to eat in Emet?

Emet Kebabı and Emet Pidesi are the standout dishes on Emet's tables.

What is Emet famous for?

Emet is known for Emet Ekmeği and Mining Heritage. It is a product registered with TÜRKPATENT as a protected geographical indication.

How do I get to Emet?

Emet is 75 km from Kütahya city centre. Transport is provided by road.

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

Suggested visit length: half a day. Best time to visit: spring and autumn.

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