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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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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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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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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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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Ballıkayalar Nature Park
Gebze
With the declaration of Ballıkayalar Valley as a Nature Park and Natural Protected Area, Ballıkayalar Nature Park has become one of the remarkable nature parks of Kocaeli. The valley in the Gebze d...
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Sekapark
İzmit
Located in Izmit, Sekapark is one of Turkey's largest industrial transformation projects. Sekapark, which is among the largest parks in the world, was built by transforming the old Seka Paper Facto...
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Kocaeli Archeology Museum
İzmit
The museum, where artifacts from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods are exhibited, consists of a combination of structures in the historical station buildings complex built between 1873-1910...
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
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