History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Sıtkı Olçar Tile Museum was established to keep alive the artistic heritage of the world-famous tile master Sıtkı Olçar (Sıtkı Usta - 1948-2010), who was declared a "Living Human Treasure" by UNESCO in 2008. Master Sıtkı, known as the "Picasso of Tile" in the art world, brought Turkish tile art to universal dimensions by bringing contemporary forms, antique mosaic patterns and bold colors to traditional Kütahya and Iznik tiles. In the museum, which operates in a registered Ottoman mansion on the historical Germiyan Street, the rare ceramic vases, plates, sculptures, personal belongings of the master produced throughout his life and the contemporary collections of his daughter Nida Olçar are exhibited. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The museum is located on Germiyan Street, the best preserved historical street of Kütahya, at an altitude of approximately 945 meters above sea level. It has the atmosphere of a historical open-air museum, with cobblestone streets, wooden bay-windowed mansions and centuries-old vines. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the museum is completely free (under the auspices of Kütahya Municipality).•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open to visitors between Tuesday and Sunday, 09:00 - 18:00, except Mondays.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Due to the historical wooden mansion architecture, the upper floors are accessed via wooden stairs; The lower floor and courtyard are stroller accessible. The works should not be touched and photographs should be taken without flash.•Facilities and Facilities:Exhibition halls, video screening room, registered gift tile boutique, information desk and WC are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Pirler Mahallesi, Germiyan Caddesi, No:74, 43100 Merkez/Kütahya.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is only 300 meters from the Historical Kütahya Clock Tower and Ulu Mosque. Germiyan Street is in the pedestrianized historical area.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): All minibuses and public buses coming to the city center can be reached by getting off at the Ulu Mosque or Government House stop and walking for 3 minutes.•Parking Availability:Vehicles can be parked in the open municipal parking lot at the entrance of Germiyan Street. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Points and Frames:The angles that reflect Sıtkı Usta's cobalt blue and turquoise tile plates through the wooden sills of the mansion's bay windows present the perfect harmony of art and architecture.•Light and Shooting Hours:The natural light filtering through the wooden lattice windows of the mansion at noon and afternoon hours reflects the brightness of the tile glazes in a fascinating way.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:After visiting the museum, you should taste Kütahya stew, cranberry tarhana soup and the famous Kütahya höşmerimi in the historical mansion cafes on Germiyan Street.