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3 places to visit in the Ulubey district of Uşak: Ulubey Canyon, Ulubey Kanyonu Cam Seyir Terası and Blaundos Ancient City. Plan your trip to Ulubey with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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The district lies on the border with Denizli province.

History

Ulubey shared the same periods as the history of Uşak: it was under Hittite, Phrygian, Lydian, Persian, Macedonian, Pergamene, Roman, Byzantine and Seljuk rule, as well as that of the Germiyanids. The district’s lands came firmly under Ottoman rule in 1429. The ancient city of Blaundos, in Sülümenli village, was founded by the Macedonians in 334 BC. In the Ottoman tax registers of the 16th century, the settlement was recorded as “Ulu-Göbek” and “Göbek”. On 15 July 1953, with Law No. 6129 making Uşak a province, Ulubey was attached to Uşak as a district.

Geography

Nearly half of Ulubey’s land is farmland, and there are 27 villages in the district. Within the district’s borders there are 24,842 hectares of forest, where pine, wild pear and valonia oak trees grow. Ulubey Canyon stretches for about 75 km along the Dokuzsele Stream within the district.

Climate

The climate is generally mild, with a transitional climate between Central Anatolia and the Aegean prevailing. The annual average temperature is 13.7 °C.

Economy

As the district’s economy depends largely on agriculture, most people work as farmers. Wheat, barley, chickpeas and tobacco are the most widely grown crops; poppies, grapes, pears, apples and sesame are also produced.

Tourism

Ulubey Canyon, the ancient city of Blaundos at Sülümenli, the canyons and the burial mounds are the district’s major historical attractions. Ulubey Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the world, is located in the district. In 2015 a 135 m² glass terrace was built to form a viewing area over the canyon. Ulubey Canyon was declared a nature park in 2013.

History and Culture

Ulubey was attached to Uşak as a district in 1953.

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Places to Visit in Ulubey

  • 1 Ancient City
  • 1 Nature
  • 1 Attraction
Ulubey Canyon - Ulubey Photo: Hamdigumus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Source
Nature

Ulubey Canyon

The second-largest canyon in the world, declared a nature park in 2013. It has a 135 m² glass terrace viewing area.

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Attraction

Ulubey Kanyonu Cam Seyir Terası

A 135 m² glass terrace built in Ulubey Canyon in 2015.

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Ancient City

Blaundos Ancient City

An ancient city founded by the Macedonians in 334 BC, within the boundaries of Sülümenli village.

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Places to Visit Around Uşak Province

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While you are in Ulubey, you can also see the highlights of Uşak province. These places are in other districts; Ulubey is about 30 km from the provincial centre.

  • 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.
  • Karun Treasure — Artefacts, mostly from the time of the Lydian king Croesus (560–546 BC), taken from tumuli near Güre, 25 km west of Uşak, smuggled to the USA in the 1960s and recovered in 1993.

Practical Information for Visiting Ulubey

Suggested time
1 day
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn (April–June, September–October)
Places to visit
3 places

What to Eat in Ulubey

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  • Keşkek

    A traditional dish of cracked wheat and lamb, slow-cooked until tender. It is the centrepiece of wedding and festival tables in Ulubey.

  • Tarhana Çorbası

    Tarhana, made by mixing yoghurt, tomato and wheat flour and drying the mixture, is the most widely eaten soup in the winter months. Tarhana is prepared in autumn and dried to be eaten throughout the winter.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Ulubey

  • Kanyon Turizmi Kültürü

    With the opening of Ulubey Canyon to tourism, the district has become an important centre for nature tourism. Nature walks and events organised around the canyon add life to the district's cultural life.

Local Products

  • Uşak Ulubey Zini Hamursuzu — Uşak Ulubey Zini Hamursuzu was registered as a protected geographical indication on 9 September 2025 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1774). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products and sweets. Registered by: Uşak Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • Haşhaş — Ulubey is a district where poppies are grown. Poppy seeds and oil are used in the food industry.

Economy

Ulubey's economy consists of agriculture and tourism. Opening Ulubey Canyon to tourism has made an important contribution to the district's economy. Poppies, wheat and barley are the main agricultural products.

How to Get to Ulubey

Ulubey is 30 km from Uşak provincial centre. Transport is by road. Regular minibus services run from Uşak.

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Ulubey: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to see in Ulubey?

The highlights of Ulubey are three sites: Ulubey Canyon, the Ulubey Canyon Glass Viewing Terrace and Blaundos Ancient City.

What is there to eat in Ulubey?

Keşkek and Tarhana Çorbası are the standout dishes on Ulubey tables.

What is Ulubey famous for?

Ulubey is known for Uşak Ulubey Zini Hamursuzu and its canyon tourism culture. The product is registered with TÜRKPATENT as a protected geographical indication.

How do I get to Ulubey?

Ulubey is 30 km from Uşak provincial centre. Transport is by road. Regular minibus services run from Uşak.

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

Suggested visit length: 1 day. Best time to visit: spring and autumn (April–June, September–October).

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