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

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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...

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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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Aşıklar (Lovers) Hill

Karamürsel

Lovers' Hill, which sees Karamürsel from a bird's eye view, is one of the highest points of viewing pleasure. Having the chance to watch the Orhangazi Bridge as well as Karamürsel, Lovers Hill offe...

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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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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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Yazlık Ilıca Ayazma

Gölcük

Summer Spa, which dates back to the Eastern Roman Empire period, is located in the Ilıca Stream bed in Gölcük district. It is believed that the water that comes out of here is good for psoriasis an...

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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...

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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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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
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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 on Social Media

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