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

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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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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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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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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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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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Selim Sirri Pasha Mansion

İzmit

The mansion belongs to Selim Sırrı Pasha, who was appointed as the governor of Izmit in 1888 and was the first General Road Affairs Traveling Inspector of the Ottoman Empire, and its plan was drawn...

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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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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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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 Facebook Account

Kocaeli on Social Media

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