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Symbol of the City:

Chimney of Muğla

Muğla is one of the cities in Turkey receiving the
highest precipitation rate in a year. With the north
wind which colloquially called “Crazy Memet”, the
rain pouring from all directions caused a chimney
design due to people’s needs. “Chimney of Muğla”
has come until today by preserving traditional
Turkish architectural aesthetic.
Chimney is the most outstanding feature of Muğ-
la houses differentiating them from other houses
in the region. It is shaped in a rectangular shape
covering its top to prevent ingress of the wind
and rain according to the characteristics of the
climate and purpose of use. “Muğla Chimney” has
become a landmark with the 28 tiles which have
united in the hands of stonemasons.

14 A Journey to Muğla