Körfez district, Kocaeli, Turkey

Places to visit near Hereke

Hereke is a town in Körfez district, Kocaeli, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit — 7 mosques & dargahs, 2 forts & heritage, 0 museums and 2 parks. The must-see places are Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (1 km), Eskihisar Kalesi (19 km) and Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (19 km).

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Hereke, Kocaeli
Hereke, Körfez district, Kocaeli, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hereke at a glance

Location
Körfez district, Kocaeli, Turkey
Coordinates
40.7861° N, 29.6147° E
Places within 50 km
20 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Hereke

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

165 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Hereke. The closest is Eskihisar Kalesi (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hereke

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hereke. The closest is Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hereke

32 museums within 100 km of Hereke. The closest is Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hereke

14 parks within 100 km of Hereke. The closest is Harikalar Sahili (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Hereke

12 churches within 100 km of Hereke. The closest is Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Hereke

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hereke. The closest is Büyükada Island (53 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Hereke

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 Hereke
  2. 1 km Tarihi Hereke Kalesi · heritage site, Körfez
  3. 19 km Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Gebze
  4. 7 km Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park · nature spot, Darıca
  5. 7 km Eskihisar Kalesi · mosque or dargah, Gebze
  6. 40 km Harikalar Sahili · park, Derince
  7. 21 km Back to Hereke

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How to reach Hereke

    All places near Hereke by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hereke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs7165Eskihisar Kalesi (19 km)
    Forts & heritage233Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (1 km)
    Museums032Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (51 km)
    Parks214Harikalar Sahili (21 km)
    Churches112Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (47 km)
    Other attractions012Caddebostan Sinagogu (63 km)
    Beaches & coast06Büyükada Island (53 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Aydos Hill (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Tahtalı Göleti (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Sedef Island (50 km)
    Waterfalls02Şelale Piknik Alanı Sapanca (67 km)

    Hereke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hereke?

    Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Eskihisar Kalesi (mosque or dargah, about 19 km), Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 19 km), Harikalar Sahili (park, about 21 km), Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (nature spot, about 26 km), Battal Gazi Cami (mosque or dargah, about 28 km).

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

    20 places on Spotwander: 7 mosques & dargahs, 2 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 1 church, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Hereke?

    Eskihisar Kalesi, about 19 km by road; Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hereke?

    Tarihi Hereke Kalesi, about 1 km by road; Nicomedia (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Hereke?

    Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, about 51 km by road; Museum of the Princes' Islands (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hereke?

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

    What is the best time to visit places near Hereke?

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

    Towns near Hereke

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