Tastes identified with Kocaeli, its natural beauties, historical buildings and places to visit.
Ormanya Wildlife Park
Kartepe
In addition to its natural beauties of Ormanya, it is the largest natural life park in Europe, which offers visitors the opportunity to have a pleasant time with the added equipment and has become ...
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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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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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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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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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Kasr-ı Humayun Palace Museum
İzmit
Kasr-ı Hümayun, which shares the Kultur Hill with the Clock Tower and is the "palace of the sultan," is also known as the Hunting Lodge. Neoclassical, baroque, and classical Ottoman styles can be f...
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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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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...
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.
