41 Reasons to
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Tastes identified with Kocaeli, its natural beauties, historical buildings and places to visit.

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İzmit Pişmaniye

İzmit

One of the indispensable flavors of Izmit, Izmit Pişmaniyesi is indispensable for all local festivals and feasts. Izmit Pişmaniye, which is obtained from sugar mixed with roasted flour, is a very d...

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Coban Mustafa Pasha Complex

Gebze

Located in Gebze, the building is among the most important works in Kocaeli of the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. The complex, which was named after Coban Mustafa Pasha, who undertook the duty ...

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İzmit Wetland

İzmit

The wetland, which is frequented by bird watchers, hosts more than 170 bird species. The fact that the area where flamingos stand out is on the international migration chain is important for the fe...

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Kuzuyayla Nature Park

Kartepe

Kuzuyayla Nature Park, located in a location with a view of Sapanca Lake within the borders of the Kartepe district, is suitable for daily use. In the park, where beech and rhododendron are common,...

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Babatepe and Akçakoca Bey Mausoleum

Kandıra

Akçakoca Bey, known as one of Osman Bey's close friends and commanders, is the Ottoman Akıncı Bey, who had many conquests. Known as the "Conqueror of Kocaeli", Akçakoca Bey annexed Kandıra to the O...

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Serindere Canyon

Başiskele

The canyon, which is formed by the merger of Müflizderesi and Karpuzçatlatan streams originating from the Samanlı Mountains in Başiskele, is one of the most challenging canyons in Kocaeli. Due to t...

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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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Science Center

İzmit

Kocaeli Science Center, located in Seka Park, was implemented in partnership with Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality and the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council (TÜBİTAK). The Scie...

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KOCAELİ 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.

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Recommended Routes

You can explore Kocaeli's most preferred history, nature and culture routes.

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In the Heart of Nature

Başiskele Nature Route

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Discover Nature with History

Gebze Nature and Culture Route

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Mysterious World of Waters

Derince-İzmit Nature Route

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Adrenaline Paradise

Gölcük-Karamürsel Nature and Culture Route

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Time Travelling

İzmit History and Culture Route

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Enjoy the Sea

Kandıra Nature and Culture Route

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On the Trail of History

Körfez Nature and Culture Route

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Believe Your Eyes

Kartepe Nature and Culture Route

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KOCAELİ on social media
and blogs

You can review our social media accounts and read blog posts about Kocaeli.

Places to Visit in Kocaeli

Biz Evde Yokuz / Blog

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Kocaeli Instagram Account

Kocaeli on Social Media

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Kocaeli Facebook Account

Kocaeli on Social Media

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