Tastes identified with Kocaeli, its natural beauties, historical buildings and places to visit.
TCG Gayret Museum Ship
İzmit
The warship, which was built by the USA as USA Everson in 1946, was taken to the Turkish Naval Command in 1973. After taking the name of TCG Gayret, it was taken out of service in 1995 after a peri...
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Babalı Cultural Area
Kandıra
The historical and spiritual value of the cave, which is located on Babalı Beach and has a depth of about 6-7 meters from its mouth, is quite high. It is estimated that Ahbaz and Circassians, who s...
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Kartal Kayalar (Eagle Rocks)
Kandıra
Kartal Kayalar, which has turned into a natural wonder with its cliff formations, is located on the Kerpe coast of Kandıra. These cliffs on the Black Sea coast, which are worth seeing, are one of t...
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Selim Sirri Pasha Mansion
İzmit
The mansion belongs to Selim Sırrı Pasha, who was appointed as the governor of Izmit in 1888 and was the first General Road Affairs Traveling Inspector of the Ottoman Empire, and its plan was drawn...
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Eskihisar Castle
Gebze
Eskihisar Castle, which was built by the Byzantines to control the south of Izmit Bay and the port, is thought to date back to the 12th century. It was restored in 1998. It is possible to come acro...
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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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Yuvacık Dam
Başiskele
The dam and dam lake built in the valley where two large streams meet in the Başiskele district bring natural beauties together with nature lovers. It is possible to reach Aytepe at the foot of Sam...
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Pita with Mancar
Kandıra
Pita with Mancar, which is especially unique to Kandıra, is made with mancar, which is the name given to edible herbs grown in the region. Pita with Mancar, which is a vegetarian product, is made f...
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.
