Things to Do in Usak

A converted Ottoman-era mansion displaying old photographs, maps, and everyday objects from Uşak’s past. Two floors, each room themed (carpet weaving, tobacco trade, etc.).

🕐 09:00-17:00, closed Sundays

💡 Visit on a weekday morning to get a guided tour in Turkish from the caretaker — he’s retired and knows the stories behind the exhibits.

A tidy central park with mature plane trees, a small pond, and benches. Good for a quiet break or watching locals play backgammon at the tea garden next to it.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Go in the late afternoon when the sun hits the fountain — it’s the best light for photos. The on-site tea stall sells çay for 5 TL.

A small but well-curated museum with artifacts from the nearby Karun Treasure, including Lydian coins, pottery, and gold work. Displays are in Turkish only, but labelled well enough to follow.

🕐 08:30-17:30, closed Mondays

💡 Ask the staff to unlock the basement gallery — it holds extra finds not shown upstairs. Free entry on the first Monday of each month.

A 15-metre waterfall set in a wooded gorge, about a 20-minute drive south of the city. The water is cold even in summer, and there’s a natural pool for wading.

🕐 Always open

💡 Bring sturdy shoes — the path down from the car park is gravel and steep in places. No entrance fee, but the nearby café charges 10 TL for parking.

A traditional Turkish bath dating from the 16th century, still in use. The architecture is simple but authentic: stone domes, marble basins, and hot rooms. Entry is 30 TL for a basic scrub and foam massage.

🕐 06:00-22:00 daily

💡 Take your own soap and towel to save 10 TL on rental. Go early (around 09:00) when the water is hottest and the place is empty.