Gebze district, Kocaeli, Turkey

Places to visit near Darıca

Darıca is a town in Gebze district, Kocaeli, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 26 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage, 6 museums and 3 parks. The must-see places are Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (3 km), Eskihisar Kalesi (4 km) and Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (5 km).

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Darıca, Kocaeli
Darıca, Gebze district, Kocaeli, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Darıca at a glance

Location
Gebze district, Kocaeli, Turkey
Coordinates
40.7797° N, 29.3945° E
Places within 50 km
61 (61 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Darıca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Darıca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Darıca

173 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Darıca. The closest is Eskihisar Kalesi (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Darıca

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Darıca. The closest is Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Darıca

30 museums within 100 km of Darıca. The closest is Museum of the Princes' Islands (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Darıca

14 parks within 100 km of Darıca. The closest is Harikalar Sahili (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Darıca

12 churches within 100 km of Darıca. The closest is Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Darıca

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Darıca. The closest is Aydos Hill (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Darıca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Darıca
  2. 3 km Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park · nature spot, Darıca
  3. 24 km Aydos Hill · hill, Çayırova
  4. 26 km Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Gebze
  5. 19 km Tarihi Hereke Kalesi · heritage site, Körfez
  6. 19 km Eskihisar Kalesi · mosque or dargah, Gebze
  7. 4 km Back to Darıca

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How to reach Darıca

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Darıca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs26173Eskihisar Kalesi (4 km)
    Forts & heritage531Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (23 km)
    Museums630Museum of the Princes' Islands (30 km)
    Parks314Harikalar Sahili (44 km)
    Churches212Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (27 km)
    Other attractions210Caddebostan Sinagogu (44 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Aydos Hill (26 km)
    Beaches & coast45Büyükada Island (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Gökçe Barajı (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Sedef Island (28 km)

    Darıca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Darıca?

    Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Eskihisar Kalesi (mosque or dargah, about 4 km), Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 5 km), Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (heritage site, about 23 km), Aydos Hill (hill, about 26 km), Maarifi Sultan Camii (mosque or dargah, about 26 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 26 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 3 parks, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Darıca?

    Eskihisar Kalesi, about 4 km by road; Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Darıca?

    Tarihi Hereke Kalesi, about 23 km by road; Ragıp Paşa Köşkü (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Darıca?

    Museum of the Princes' Islands, about 30 km by road; Yalova Atatürk Köşkü (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Darıca?

    Start in Darıca, visit Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park, then Aydos Hill, then Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii, then Tarihi Hereke Kalesi, then Eskihisar Kalesi, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Darıca?

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

    Towns near Darıca

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