Kocaeli, Turkey

Places to visit near Kılıç

Kılıç is a town in Kocaeli, Turkey, home to about 876 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit — 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 forts & heritage, 5 museums and 1 parks. The must-see places are Karaca Arboretum (18 km), Eskihisar Kalesi (20 km) and Gökçe Barajı (21 km).

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Kılıç at a glance

Location
Kocaeli, Turkey
Population
about 876
Coordinates
40.6331° N, 29.3947° E
Places within 50 km
22 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Kılıç

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

176 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kılıç. The closest is Eskihisar Kalesi (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kılıç

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

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Museums near Kılıç

28 museums within 100 km of Kılıç. The closest is Yalova Atatürk Köşkü (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kılıç

14 parks within 100 km of Kılıç. The closest is Harikalar Sahili (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Kılıç

12 churches within 100 km of Kılıç. The closest is Hagios Giorgios Church (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Kılıç

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kılıç. The closest is Büyükada Island (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Kılıç

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kılıç
  2. 21 km Gökçe Barajı · lake, Termal
  3. 5 km Karaca Arboretum · nature spot, Yalova Merkez
  4. 26 km Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park · nature spot, Darıca
  5. 7 km Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Gebze
  6. 4 km Eskihisar Kalesi · mosque or dargah, Gebze
  7. 20 km Back to Kılıç

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How to reach Kılıç

    All places near Kılıç by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kılıç by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs5176Eskihisar Kalesi (20 km)
    Forts & heritage130Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (31 km)
    Museums528Yalova Atatürk Köşkü (24 km)
    Parks114Harikalar Sahili (46 km)
    Churches212Hagios Giorgios Church (42 km)
    Other attractions010Caddebostan Sinagogu (58 km)
    Beaches & coast25Büyükada Island (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Aydos Hill (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Karaca Arboretum (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Gökçe Barajı (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Sedef Island (40 km)

    Kılıç: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kılıç?

    Karaca Arboretum (nature spot, about 18 km), Eskihisar Kalesi (mosque or dargah, about 20 km), Gökçe Barajı (lake, about 21 km), Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 23 km), Yalova Atatürk Köşkü (museum, about 24 km).

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

    22 places on Spotwander: 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 fort, 5 museums, 1 park, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kılıç?

    Eskihisar Kalesi, about 20 km by road; Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kılıç?

    Tarihi Hereke Kalesi, about 31 km by road; Ragıp Paşa Köşkü (58 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Kılıç?

    Yalova Atatürk Köşkü, about 24 km by road; Museum of the Princes' Islands (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kılıç?

    Start in Kılıç, visit Gökçe Barajı, then Karaca Arboretum, then Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park, then Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii, then Eskihisar Kalesi, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kılıç?

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

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