Things to Do in Karahalli: 4 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Karahalli

• 1 Historic
• 2 Ancient City
• 1 Nature

While you are in Karahalli, you can also see the highlights of Uşak province. These places are in other districts; Karahalli is about 60 km from the provincial centre.

• Ulubey Canyon — A large canyon in the Ulubey district, declared a nature park by the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs on 27 June 2013; it was shaped by the tectonic movements of the Aegean horst-graben structure.
• Blaundos — An ancient city within the boundaries of Sülümenli village in Ulubey, founded by the Macedonians in 334 BC; it was a military city in the time of the Kingdom of Pergamon and kept its importance in the Roman and Byzantine periods.
• Clandras (Cilandiras) Bridge — A Roman aqueduct over the Banaz Stream at Karahallı, probably built in the 2nd century AD. Although known as a bridge, it stands at the start of the channels that carried water to ancient Pepouza, about 1 km further on.
• Sebaste (Selçikler) — The ruins of an ancient city and a church from the Roman and Byzantine periods in the town of Selçikler, which belongs to Sivaslı.
• Uşak Old Houses — Examples of Ottoman civil architecture, combining timber and masonry, in the city centre.
• Uşak Archaeology Museum — A 3-storey museum opened on 23 May 1970 and moved in 2012 to a new building on the site of the old railway station; pieces of the Karun Treasure, such as the winged seahorse brooch, are displayed here.

Practical Information for Visiting Karahalli

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn (April-June, September-October)

Places to visit

4 places

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  Keşkek

  A traditional dish prepared by simmering cracked wheat and lamb for a long time. In Karahallı it is the centrepiece of wedding and festival tables.

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  Tarhana Çorbası (tarhana soup)

  Tarhana, prepared by mixing yoghurt, tomato and wheat flour and then drying the mixture, is the most consumed soup in the winter months. As a long-lasting natural food, dried tarhana has been on tables for centuries.

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  Karahallı Liver

  One of Karahallı's indispensable flavours; it never goes missing from lunch and dinner tables.

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  Karahallı Melon

  A melon grown on unirrigated dry land in Karahallı district, which received geographical indication registration in May 2023.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Karahalli

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  Traditional Farming Culture

  The people of Karahallı have made their living from farming and livestock rearing for centuries. Harvest festivals and traditional food culture are important parts of life.

Local Products

• Poppy — Karahallı is a district where poppy is produced. Poppy seeds and oil are used in the food industry.

Economy

The economy of Karahallı is based on farming. Poppy, wheat and barley are the main agricultural products. Small livestock rearing is also an important source of livelihood.

How to Get to Karahalli

Karahallı is 60 km from Uşak city centre. Transport is by road. There are regular minibus services from Uşak.

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Other Districts of Uşak

• Uşak Central District 7 places Uşak Archaeology Museum, Atatürk ve Ethnography Museum and Uşak Castle
• Banaz 4 places Banaz Waterfall, Banaz Castle and Banaz Grand Mosque
• Eşme 9 places Eşme Castle, Eşme Thermal Springs and Kemer Dam
• Sivasli 4 places Sebaste Ancient City, Sivaslı Hot Springs and Evrenli Picnic Area
• Ulubey 3 places Ulubey Canyon, Ulubey Kanyonu Cam Seyir Terası and Blaundos Ancient City