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Beyond the industrial cityWelcome.
In Kocaeli, museums and natural areas offer different exploration options. You can evaluate cultural stops around Izmit along with routes leading to other districts such as Eskihisar and Ballıkayalar. Plan inter-county transportation according to your work or holiday schedule.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Kocaeli · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Seka Kâğıt Müzesi
SEKA Paper Museum is an industrial heritage museum located in Kocaeli Province. It is located in SEKA Paper Museum, which is located on an area of 12,345 square meters.Read the official guide
Osman Hamdi Bey Evi Müzesi
Osman Hamdi Bey House Museum is located in Kocaeli, Gebze District, Eskihisar District, on a land with a dominant inclination to the pier. The first Turkish museum and...Read the official guide
Ballıkayalar Vadisi - Gebze
Ballıkayalar Valley in Tavşanlı village, Gebze, is a designated nature park and protected natural area. The valley is about 1.5 kilometres long and 40–80 metres wide.Read the official guide
Abdüsselam Camii / Imaret Cami
Miladi was built in 1524 (Hicri 931) by Detterdar Abdüsselam to Mimar Sinan. Miladi was repaired in 1872 (Hicri 1239).Read the official guide
Akçakoca Bey Anıt Mezarı
Who is Akçakoca Bey? What is known about Akçakoca Bey himself and his family, mentioned in the works of early Ottoman historical writers, is quite...Read the official guide
Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii
The mosque is believed to have been built by Akçakoca in 1327–1328, during the siege of Nicomedia in the reign of Orhan Gazi.Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Kocaeli · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationKocaeli food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Kocaeli cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Kocaeli · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
SEKA KÂĞIT MÜZESİ · OSMAN HAMDİ BEY EVİ MÜZESİ
Find first stop on map - 02For your second discovery
A little deeper.
BALLIKAYALAR VADİSİ - GEBZE · ABDÜSSELAM CAMİİ / İMARET CAMİ
Find first stop on map - 03When you have time
Expand route
AKÇAKOCA BEY ANIT MEZARI · AKÇAKOCA CAMİİ / DERE CAMİİ
Find first stop on map
Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Kocaeli Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Marmara / Other stories.
MarmaraBalıkesir
Between the two seas
MarmaraBilecik
Founding trails, quiet towns
MarmaraBursa
From the Khans to the mountain foothills
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.