Kutahya
City of National Independence
About the city of Kutahya
Kütahya, which was introduced to the Turkic civilizations in the late 11th century after the victory at Manzikert, was the capital of the Germianoğulları beylik and also the place where the Ottoman Empire was founded. In addition, Kütahya has a rich cultural heritage as the place where the greatest victory in “Turkish and world military history” was won.
August 30, Victory Day, is the day of liberation of Kutahya from enemy occupation. Every year, ceremonial events are held in Kutahya, Dumlupınar, Çalköy and Zafertepe.
During the Republic period, Kütahya was given the status of a province and was connected to Balıkesir by rail in 1931. However, it could not develop like Eskişehir and Afyonkarahisar. In 1953, after the separation of Uşak, Kütahya was reduced in size.
In recent years, Kutahya has been rapidly industrializing and developing, approaching its brilliant past.
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Sights of Kutahya and Eskisehir
1. Sazov Park
In addition to Noah's Ark, the park includes a 25,000 m² lake, a miniature steam train that runs around the park, children's playgrounds, a zoo, a science and experiments museum, concert venues and an amphitheater.
Situated about 15 minutes by car from Eskisehir city centre, it offers a range of tourist attractions, from a zoo and aquarium to a fairytale castle and a pirate ship.
2. Odunpazari
Odunpazarı is one of the largest districts of Eskisehir and at the same time one of the most ancient historical places of the city. Almost half of all the sights of Eskisehir are located here. The bright, cozy and always lively district is famous for its colorful houses that have preserved the atmosphere of old times. In 2012, this nostalgic quarter was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List and has since become an even more popular tourist destination.
3.Kutahya Dumlupınar University
Kütahya Dumlupınar University was founded in 1992 as the university of the city where the “Creation and Liberation” struggle took place. It has three campuses – Evliya Çelebi, Dr. İbrahim Naci Eren Simav and Tavşanlı – in the center of Kütahya Province, and separate campuses in 8 districts. Kütahya Dumlupınar University has 1 institute, 11 faculties, 1 college and 14 vocational colleges. The university aims to prepare research-oriented, productive, personally and professionally developing, environmentally and socially responsible, innovative and ethical individuals. It sees its mission as providing services and solutions that improve the quality of life of the city, region and country.
4. Concert dedicated to the 31st anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence
A concert, folk dances and a program of national songs organized as part of the celebration of the 31st anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence with the support of the Kutahya Municipality.
5. Kutahya Fortress
The Kütahya Fortress, inhabited since ancient times, was fortified by walls built by the Byzantines in the 5th century, and repairs and additions made by the Seljuks, Germianoğulları and the Ottomans. It consists of three parts: the upper, inner and lower fortress. The closely spaced towers of the fortress are built of a mixture of rubble and hewn stone with rows of brick. The Kütahya Fortress is a solid and decorated pentagonal structure erected on a bluish-red rock. It stands on a hill like a ring. The perimeter of the fortress is about three thousand meters. It is surrounded on all sides by steep cliffs; there is no moat around, but there are precipices at the foot of the walls. In the northeast of the fortress there is the Kalei Bala Mosque, built by Germianoğulları, and a fountain.
About the program
Program details for Friday, December 16:
06:00 — Departure from Education Industry office. For address click here. tıklayınız.
09:00–10:30 — Sazova Park Tour in Eskisehir
10:45–11:30 – tour of the Odunpazari area in Eskisehir
11:30–13:00 — Bus trip Eskisehir–Kutahya
13:00–13:40 - lunch (DPU Bedesten)
14:00–16:00 — program dedicated to the independence of Kazakhstan
16:00–17:00 — Kutahya Fortress Tour
17:30 – return to Sakarya
Note: Applications are accepted until 12/14/2022 / 23:59.
The list of students who will participate can be viewed on 12/15/2022 / 13:00 at this link.
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Priority will be given to students who actively participate in the activities of the Kazakhstan Student Community of Sakarya!
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