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

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Mountain Bike Trails

Kartepe

In Kocaeli, which stands out with its mountain bike trails, many routes with different lengths are preferred by mountain bike enthusiasts. These routes are; the Tepecik-İnönü Plateau-Hüseyinli Vill...

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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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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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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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Kartepe Ski Center

Kartepe

Kartepe Ski Center, located at an altitude of 1602 m, opens its doors to winter sports lovers in December. With 4 mechanical ski facilities and a 42 km long track area with 14 tracks, the center we...

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İzmit History Corridor (Kapanca Street) and Press Museum

İzmit

18 of the houses on Kapanca Street, which are made up of wooden structures bearing the characteristics of 19th-century architecture, have been registered and taken under protection by the decision ...

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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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Kaiser II. Wilhelm Mansion

Körfez

The mansion, which was built with the boat building technique in Istanbul Yıldız Palace and moved in pieces and settled in Kocaeli Hereke, was built by the German emperor Kaiser II. It came to life...

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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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