Gebze district, Kocaeli, Turkey

Places to visit near Altınova

Altınova is a town in Gebze district, Kocaeli, Turkey, home to about 3,875 people. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit — 9 mosques & dargahs, 2 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 2 parks. The must-see places are Eskihisar Kalesi (13 km), Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (17 km) and Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (17 km).

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Altınova at a glance

Location
Gebze district, Kocaeli, Turkey
Population
about 3,875
Coordinates
40.6949° N, 29.5099° E
Places within 50 km
26 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Altınova

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Mosques & dargahs near Altınova

169 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Altınova. The closest is Eskihisar Kalesi (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Altınova

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Altınova. The closest is Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Altınova

31 museums within 100 km of Altınova. The closest is Yalova Atatürk Köşkü (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Altınova

14 parks within 100 km of Altınova. The closest is Harikalar Sahili (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Altınova

12 churches within 100 km of Altınova. The closest is Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Altınova

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Altınova. The closest is Büyükada Island (46 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Altınova

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Altınova
  2. 17 km Tarihi Hereke Kalesi · heritage site, Körfez
  3. 19 km Eskihisar Kalesi · mosque or dargah, Gebze
  4. 4 km Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Gebze
  5. 7 km Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park · nature spot, Darıca
  6. 26 km Karaca Arboretum · nature spot, Yalova Merkez
  7. 31 km Back to Altınova

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Altınova by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs9169Eskihisar Kalesi (13 km)
    Forts & heritage233Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (17 km)
    Museums331Yalova Atatürk Köşkü (38 km)
    Parks214Harikalar Sahili (32 km)
    Churches212Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (43 km)
    Other attractions010Caddebostan Sinagogu (60 km)
    Beaches & coast16Büyükada Island (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Aydos Hill (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Lake İznik (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Sedef Island (44 km)

    Altınova: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Altınova?

    Eskihisar Kalesi (mosque or dargah, about 13 km), Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (heritage site, about 17 km), Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 17 km), Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Karaca Arboretum (nature spot, about 31 km), Harikalar Sahili (park, about 32 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Altınova?

    26 places on Spotwander: 9 mosques & dargahs, 2 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 2 parks, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Altınova?

    Eskihisar Kalesi, about 13 km by road; Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Altınova?

    Tarihi Hereke Kalesi, about 17 km by road; Nicomedia (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Altınova?

    Yalova Atatürk Köşkü, about 38 km by road; Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Altınova?

    Start in Altınova, visit Tarihi Hereke Kalesi, then Eskihisar Kalesi, then Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii, then Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park, then Karaca Arboretum, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Altınova?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Altınova

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Altınova’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Altınova on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.