ancient ruins
Hierapolis
An ancient Greco-Roman spa city perched above Pamukkale's travertines, featuring an exceptionally preserved theatre and a vast necropolis.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Uşak, Turkey · Asia
Karahallı sits on the route: 25 minutes from Bekilli, 57km from Pamukkale.
Karahallı is a town located in Uşak, Turkey. With a population of 4,948, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Karahallı sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Karahallı to your route.
Karahallı is a town in Uşak Province in the inner Aegean region of Turkey. It is the seat of Karahallı District. Its population is 5,672 (2022). Karahallı is at a distance of 62 km (39 mi) from the province center of Uşak lying to its north.
The name of the town makes reference to its founder, the 14th centuryRead more
Turkmen bey Kara Halil. The township was made into a district in 1953, simultaneous to the separation of Uşak Province from Kütahya Province, and Uşak's becoming a province seat.
There is a recently built dam and its reservoir, which is arranged into a recreational area that stands out notably by the presence of an ancient bridge, possibly associated with the Lydians and the Persians, and the Royal Road, although research specific to the bridge is yet to be made. It is built over Banaz Stream (Banaz Çayı) which later joins Büyük Menderes River and the locality is called Clandras or Klandras.
The ancient site of Pepuza, proclaimed as new Jerusalem in the traditions of Montanism, sometimes referred to as the lost sect of Christianity (mid-2nd century) is located within the boundaries of Karahallı district, and is an important visitor's attraction.
Another important ancient construction is Cılandıras Bridge over Banaz Stream.
In Ottoman times, the township was an important center for textile products, made especially of wool woven following Turkish traditions. Weaving activity is still pursued in an intensive manner with the presence of more than a thousand electric power looms across the district.
Cultivation of grapes intended for production of wine in the nearby center of Bekilli is also an important economic activity.
The region of Karahallı experienced considerable levels of outside immigration in recent decades, both towards other centers of its region and towards Europe. People who originate in Karahallı and live outside the district now outnumber those living in Karahallı.
Among notable natives is Azra Akın, Miss World in 2002, herself born in the Netherlands, but whose father, the former Eskişehirspor player Nazmi Akın, is from Karahallı.
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Karahallı is located in Uşak, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 38.3208 latitude, 29.5303 longitude.
Karahallı has a population of approximately 4,948 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
An ancient Greco-Roman spa city perched above Pamukkale's travertines, featuring an exceptionally preserved theatre and a vast necropolis.
56 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
Terraced white travertine pools filled with thermal water cascading down a hillside, resembling a frozen waterfall of cotton.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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