Ancient Aizanoi

Rural Çavdarhisar (60km southwest of Kütahya) is home to one of Anatolia's best-preserved Roman remains. The Temple of Zeus, built under Hadrian (r AD 117–138), was Aizanoi's major sanctuary and today its cella (inner room), bordered by colonnades of Ionic columns, lords it up over the surrounding meadow. Displayed in front is a large akroterion (roof ornament), originally from the temple's northwest gable, depicting a female bust. Inside, you can descend into a vaulted cellar where stelae are exhibited.