Kutahya, Turkey, like Iznik, is a town famous for its painted tiles, examples of which can be seen all around you.
Kutahya is 220 mi/355 km southeast of Istanbul and a pleasant place to pass a day. It has few foreign visitors, but there's a lively bazaar and several museums, including one full of tiles.
It is also a good base for a day trip to the nearby Roman ruins of Aizanoi in the village of Cavdarhisar. The ruins of the Temple of Zeus are most conspicuous, but be sure to look for the remains of a circular market building with Roman prices inscribed on the walls.
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