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

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Rock Climbing

Gebze

Ballıkayalar Nature Park, which is considered to be the place where rock climbing started in Turkey, has been one of the indispensable places for rock climbing enthusiasts since the 1970s. In Ballı...

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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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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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Historical Eregli Houses

Karamürsel

Historical Ereğli Houses, which have been restored by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, have been the venue for various Yeşilçam films. Houses undergoing restoration work, including Çıpali Konak, ...

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Nature Tourism Trails

Kocaeli Nature Tourism Parks, which are over 2 thousand 500 kilometers, is the longest nature tourism track in Turkey. Kocaeli Nature Tourism Trails, which also offers alternative trails such as Li...

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Ayrı Gezegen Glass Terrace

Kartepe

The Glass Terrace in Kartepe offers a unique viewing pleasure with its nature and lake view, and is the first glass terrace of the Marmara Region with a height of approximately 185 meters. You can ...

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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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Beşkayalar Nature Park

Başiskele

Beşkayalar Nature Park, located in the Başiskele district, is shaped around a valley. Highlands accompanied by a rich variety of vegetation, trekking routes, caves, and tented camping areas await i...

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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 Instagram Account

Kocaeli on Social Media

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Kocaeli on Social Media

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