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Explore Kocaeli, a convenient escape near Istanbul offering Marmara and Black Sea coastlines, Kartepe’s mountain scenery, Ballıkayalar Nature Park, museums, beaches, forests and year-round outdoor activities.
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Submit a Radar report →A historic mosque built in 1899 during Sultan Abdülhamid II’s reign on land donated by Habibe Hanım. Its restoration was completed in 2014. Observe local rules when visiting this place of worship.
📍 Hikmetiye Mahallesi, Doğukan Caddesi No:2, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Submit a Radar report →A historic site associated with Mehmed II’s final campaign and death. The Hünkâr Fountain was built in his memory in 1659. Also known as Fatih Sebili, the fountain and surrounding meadow form part of Gebze’s Ottoman heritage.
📍 Hünkâr Çayırı ve Hünkâr Çeşmesi, Gebze/Kocaeli
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Submit a Radar report →Also known as the Hungarian House, this municipal cultural venue commemorates Imre Thököly and introduces visitors to Izmit’s connections with Hungarian history.
📍 Yenidoğan Mahallesi, Hastane Yolu Sokak No:19, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Submit a Radar report →Built to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sultan Abdülhamid II’s accession, this neoclassical stone and marble clock tower is an Izmit landmark. Fountains form part of its lower section.
📍 Kemalpaşa Mahallesi, Saat Kulesi, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Submit a Radar report →A cultural venue in Sekapark introducing Mevlana and Mevlevi culture. The house also hosts cultural activities and programmes. Check current visiting hours and the events calendar before visiting.
📍 Kozluk Mahallesi, Sekapark alanı, Mevlevi Evi, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Submit a Radar report →A waterfront museum area in Izmit featuring the former warship TCG Gayret and submarine TCG Hızır Reis. Exhibits introduce naval history and life aboard. Check current visiting hours, accessible sections and admission arrangements before visiting.
📍 Salim Dervişoğlu Caddesi, Yelken Kulübü yanı, Müze Gemiler alanı, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Submit a Radar report →A timber pavilion within the historic textile factory grounds on the Hereke waterfront. Commissioned under Sultan Abdülhamid II to receive foreign guests, it is also known as the Nail-Free Pavilion. Check interior access arrangements before visiting.
📍 Hacı Akif Mahallesi, Hereke Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:10, Körfez/Kocaeli
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Submit a Radar report →A street lined with timber houses reflecting the historic residential character of Izmit. Protected buildings provide a walking route through the city’s traditional architecture. Respect the privacy of residential properties.
📍 Akçakoca Mahallesi, Kapanca Sokak, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Submit a Radar report →A memorial tomb commemorating Karamürsel Alp, an important figure in early Ottoman naval history. It connects the town’s name with its maritime heritage. Observe the rules of the memorial grounds.
📍 Karamürsel Alp Anıt Mezarı, Karamürsel/Kocaeli
Plan your visit
Kocaeli lies east of Istanbul between the Marmara and Black Sea coasts, offering industrial heritage, forest areas, beaches and winter activities at Kartepe.
Summer suits the coast, spring and autumn suit nature, and winter attracts visitors to Kartepe.
Rail, buses and ferries serve urban districts. A car is useful for Kartepe and the Black Sea coast.
Travel conditions and opening arrangements can change. Check current information before your visit.
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