Things to Do in Kocaeli (23)
23 places
Kocaeli ranks among Turkey's richest destinations for cultural heritage. On Kitabe you will find 23 places to visit in Kocaeli — museums, historic buildings, natural sites and archaeological landmarks in one guide.
Browse the highlights below, then narrow your route by district or category. Each entry includes location, photos and practical tips; use the map to discover nearby sites as you travel.
When planning a trip to Kocaeli, combine museum visits, old-town walks and outdoor stops for a balanced itinerary. Kitabe keeps Kocaeli's heritage up to date and easy to explore.
When planning a trip to Kocaeli, grouping museums, old-town walks and outdoor stops saves time. Each Kitabe entry includes location, photos and practical visit tips among 23 listed sites.
Use district and category filters to focus on museums, religious architecture or natural areas. The mobile app lets you browse on the map, save favourites and share your route.
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Eskihisar Castle
Gebze
Kasr-ı Hümayun (Sultan Abdülaziz Hunting Lodge)
İzmit
Choban Mustafa Pasha Complex and Mosque
Gebze
Ruins of Seyrek Castle
Kandıra
Pink Rocks
Kandıra
Gölcük Naval Command Museum
Gölcük
Fevziye Mosque
İzmit
Hannibal's Tomb (Monument Park)
Gebze
Ballıkayalar Nature Park
Gebze
Kerpe Cliffs
Kandıra
Kocaeli Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
İzmit
Hereke Textile Factory
Körfez
Pertev Pasha Complex (Yeni Cuma Mosque)
İzmit
Aytepe Summer Highland
Başiskele
Izmit Clock Tower
İzmit
Akçakoca Mosque
İzmit
Kocaeli Science Center (Old Seka Factory)
İzmit
Maşukiye Waterfall
Kartepe
Osman Hamdi Bey House and Museum
Gebze
Orhan Mosque
İzmit
Nicomedia Ancient City Ruins
İzmit
Gayret Ship Museum
İzmit
İzmit Roman Bath
İzmit