İzmit district, Kocaeli, Turkey

Places to visit near İzmit

İzmit is a city in İzmit district, Kocaeli, Turkey, home to about 196,571 people. Within 50 km by road there are 14 places to visit — 6 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 museums. The must-see places are Pertev Paşa Mosque (1 km), Yeni Cuma Camii (1 km) and Orhan Cami (1 km).

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

İzmit at a glance

Location
İzmit district, Kocaeli, Turkey
Population
about 196,571
Coordinates
40.7650° N, 29.9293° E
Places within 50 km
14 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near İzmit

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

38 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of İzmit. The closest is Pertev Paşa Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near İzmit

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of İzmit. The closest is Nicomedia (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near İzmit

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of İzmit. The closest is Tahtalı Göleti (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near İzmit

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

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Parks near İzmit

5 parks within 100 km of İzmit. The closest is Seka Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near İzmit

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of İzmit. The closest is Aydos Hill (75 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from İzmit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in İzmit
  2. 1 km Pertev Paşa Mosque · mosque, Sapanca
  3. 1 km Yeni Cuma Camii · mosque or dargah, İzmit
  4. 1 km Nicomedia · heritage site, Sapanca
  5. 3 km Seka Park · park, Kocaeli
  6. 3 km Orhan Cami · mosque or dargah, İzmit
  7. 1 km Back to İzmit

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    Places near İzmit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs638Pertev Paşa Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage410Nicomedia (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Tahtalı Göleti (20 km)
    Museums07Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (51 km)
    Parks25Seka Park (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Aydos Hill (75 km)
    Beaches & coast04Şile Feneri (66 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (59 km)
    Other attractions03Caddebostan Sinagogu (95 km)
    Churches02Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (80 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Sedef Island (83 km)
    Waterfalls11Şelale Piknik Alanı Sapanca (33 km)

    İzmit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near İzmit?

    Pertev Paşa Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Yeni Cuma Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Orhan Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Nicomedia (heritage site, about 1 km), Seka Park (park, about 4 km), Battal Gazi Cami (mosque or dargah, about 5 km).

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

    14 places on Spotwander: 6 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 2 parks, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest dargah to İzmit?

    Pertev Paşa Mosque, about 1 km by road; Yeni Cuma Camii (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to İzmit?

    Nicomedia, about 1 km by road; Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to İzmit?

    Tahtalı Göleti, about 20 km by road; Taşkısığı Gölü (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from İzmit?

    Start in İzmit, visit Pertev Paşa Mosque, then Yeni Cuma Camii, then Nicomedia, then Seka Park, then Orhan Cami, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near İzmit?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near İzmit

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