İzmit district, Kocaeli, Turkey

Places to visit near Derince

Derince is a city in İzmit district, Kocaeli, Turkey, home to about 125,485 people. Within 50 km by road there are 17 places to visit — 8 mosques & dargahs, 3 forts & heritage, 1 museums and 2 parks. The must-see places are Harikalar Sahili (1 km), Battal Gazi Cami (7 km) and Seka Park (8 km).

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Derince, Kocaeli
Derince, İzmit district, Kocaeli, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Derince at a glance

Location
İzmit district, Kocaeli, Turkey
Population
about 125,485
Coordinates
40.7569° N, 29.8147° E
Places within 50 km
17 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Derince

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Derince: 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 Derince

158 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Derince. The closest is Battal Gazi Cami (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Derince

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Derince. The closest is Nicomedia (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Derince

33 museums within 100 km of Derince. The closest is Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Derince

15 parks within 100 km of Derince. The closest is Harikalar Sahili (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Derince

12 churches within 100 km of Derince. The closest is Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Derince

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Derince. The closest is Tahtalı Göleti (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Derince

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Derince
  2. 1 km Harikalar Sahili · park, Derince
  3. 9 km Seka Park · park, Kocaeli
  4. 3 km Nicomedia · heritage site, Sapanca
  5. 1 km Orhan Cami · mosque or dargah, İzmit
  6. 4 km Battal Gazi Cami · mosque or dargah, İzmit
  7. 7 km Back to Derince

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How to reach Derince

    All places near Derince by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Derince by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs8158Battal Gazi Cami (7 km)
    Forts & heritage335Nicomedia (11 km)
    Museums133Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (46 km)
    Parks215Harikalar Sahili (1 km)
    Churches012Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (68 km)
    Other attractions012Caddebostan Sinagogu (84 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Tahtalı Göleti (23 km)
    Beaches & coast07Şile Feneri (62 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Aydos Hill (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (47 km)
    Waterfalls12Şelale Piknik Alanı Sapanca (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Sedef Island (72 km)

    Derince: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Derince?

    Harikalar Sahili (park, about 1 km), Battal Gazi Cami (mosque or dargah, about 7 km), Seka Park (park, about 8 km), Nicomedia (heritage site, about 11 km), Orhan Cami (mosque or dargah, about 11 km), Pertev Paşa Mosque (mosque, about 12 km).

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

    17 places on Spotwander: 8 mosques & dargahs, 3 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 2 parks, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Derince?

    Battal Gazi Cami, about 7 km by road; Orhan Cami (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Derince?

    Nicomedia, about 11 km by road; Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Derince?

    Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, about 46 km by road; Yalova Atatürk Köşkü (71 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Derince?

    Start in Derince, visit Harikalar Sahili, then Seka Park, then Nicomedia, then Orhan Cami, then Battal Gazi Cami, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Derince?

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

    Towns near Derince

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