Destination

Muvakkithane

It was built in 1831-1832 by Halil Kamil Ağa, the Kütahya Mütesellim holding the rank of Kapıcıbaşı. The structure, built of cut stone with a longitudinal rectangular plan, is covered externally with a wide-eaved roof clad with tiles. Built for the purpose of accurately announcing the time and prayer times, the Muvakkithane is used today as a commercial building.

Kütahya merkez, Kütahya

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Muvakkithane

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Muvakkithane sits within Kütahya merkez, Kütahya. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Kütahya, 38 of them in Kütahya merkez.

The nearest stop is Kütahya Bedestenleri, 90 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Antalya route passes 1.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Kütahya Bedestenleri90 m to the southwestKüçük Bedesten140 m to the southwestKent Tarihi Müzesi220 m to the northeastKütahya Kent Tarihi Müzesi230 m to the northeastTarihi Kütahya Konaklari330 m to the northeastMevlevihane - Dönenler Camii350 m to the south

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Antalya1.8 km

Frequently asked

What is Muvakkithane?
It was built in 1831-1832 by Halil Kamil Ağa, the Kütahya Mütesellim holding the rank of Kapıcıbaşı. The structure, built of cut stone with a longitudinal rectangular plan, is covered externally with a wide-eaved roof clad with tiles. Built for the purpose of accurately announcing the time and prayer times, the Muvakkithane is used today as a commercial building.
Where is Muvakkithane?
Muvakkithane is in Kütahya merkez, Kütahya.
How long does it take to visit Muvakkithane?
The suggested visit time for Muvakkithane is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Muvakkithane?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Muvakkithane; the closest are Kütahya Bedestenleri, Küçük Bedesten, Kent Tarihi Müzesi.
Is Muvakkithane on the way anywhere, and which route?
Muvakkithane lies 1.8 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.