Tastes identified with Kocaeli, its natural beauties, historical buildings and places to visit.
İzmit Clock Tower
İzmit
One of the first works of the architect Vedat Tek, the tower was built in 1902 by the Ottoman Sultan II. It was built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Abdülhamit Han's accession to the throne...
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İzmit Simit
İzmit
One of Turkey's most popular delicacies, Izmit Simit is distinguished from other bagels by using molasses, ideally crispy and toasted sesame seeds.
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Historical Eregli Houses
Karamürsel
Historical Ereğli Houses, which have been restored by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, have been the venue for various Yeşilçam films. Houses undergoing restoration work, including Çıpali Konak, ...
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Değirmendere Mansion Houses
Gölcük
The historical Mansion Houses, which have a history of about a hundred years, have been taken under protection by the Gölcük Municipality. The restored houses have started to be used as Ceramic Mus...
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Maşukiye
Kartepe
Located on the Kartepe road, Maşukiye is a popular sightseeing spot for local and foreign tourists, with meals accompanied by the sounds of waterfalls. Trout on the tile, mushrooms in the oven, and...
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Sardala Bay and Cennet (Paradise) Pool
Kandıra
Sardala Bay and Cennet Pool, the ideal address for a calm and pleasant sea experience, consists of bays where blue and green meet. It offers a unique nature experience with its pristine nature and ...
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Nüzhetiye Waterfall
Gölcük
Nüzhetiye Waterfall, connected to Nüzhetiye Village, one of the forest villages on the Samanlı Mountains, offers a visually aesthetic experience for nature lovers with its 5-kilometer hiking trail....
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Canyoning
Başiskele
Bringing green and blue together, Serindere Canyon offers an unforgettable canyoning experience with waterfalls and streams. The canyon, which is 8 kilometers in length, offers a canyoning experien...
Learn MoreKOCAELİ is Rebranding
Kocaeli, the hidden paradise of green and blue, offering all the beauties of nature and a happy calm city life together. The current situation analysis, master plan, and visual identity studies of this beautiful city were carried out in a participatory manner, with the participation of all city stakeholders, under the leadership of the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality.
Studies were carried out under the direction of the Sura City Policies and Research Center, which included Kocaeli Governorship, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Industry, Kocaeli University, Gebze Technical University, East Marmara Development Agency, and City Council.
Recommended Routes
You can explore Kocaeli's most preferred history, nature and culture routes.
