İzmit district, Kocaeli, Turkey
Places to visit near Kullar
Kullar is a town in İzmit district, Kocaeli, Turkey, home to about 8,820 people. Within 50 km by road there are 18 places to visit — 8 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Yeni Cuma Camii (8 km), Pertev Paşa Mosque (8 km) and Nicomedia (9 km).
Kullar at a glance
- Location
- İzmit district, Kocaeli, Turkey
- Population
- about 8,820
- Coordinates
- 40.7242° N, 29.9894° E
- Places within 50 km
- 18 (18 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums
Top places to visit near Kullar
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kullar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Yeni Cuma CamiiMosques · İzmitMust-see
- Pertev Paşa MosqueMosques · SapancaMust-see
- NicomediaForts · SapancaMust-see
- Orhan CamiMosques · İzmitMust-see
- Seka ParkParks · KocaeliMust-see
- Battal Gazi CamiMosques · İzmitMust-see
- Harikalar SahiliParks · DerinceMust-see
- Şelale Piknik Alanı SapancaWaterfalls · SapancaMust-see
- Tahtalı GöletiLakes & Dams · DerinceMust-see
- MalaginaForts · PamukovaMust-see
- JustinausForts · SerdivanMust-see
- Tarihi Hereke KalesiForts · KörfezMust-see
More places near Kullar
- Orhan Camii · dargah · Adapazarı · ~44 km · Must-see
- Yeni Cami · dargah · Adapazarı · ~44 km · Must-see
- Taşkısığı Gölü · lake · Adapazarı · ~48 km · Must-see
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum · museum · Iznik · ~49 km · Must-see
- Ayasofya · dargah · Iznik · ~50 km · Must-see
- Hagia Sophia, Iznik · dargah · Osmaneli · ~50 km · Must-see
- Rüstem Paşa Mosque, Osmaneli · dargah · Pamukova · ~51 km · Must-see
- Poyrazlar Lake · lake · Adapazarı · ~53 km · Must-see
- Büyük Esence Orhan Camii · dargah · Erenler · ~53 km · Must-see
- Eskihisar Kalesi · dargah · Gebze · ~59 km · Must-see
- Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii · dargah · Gebze · ~60 km · Must-see
- Lake İznik · lake · Çiftlikköy · ~64 km · Must-see
Things to see near Kullar, by type
Mosques & dargahs near Kullar
17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kullar. The closest is Yeni Cuma Camii (8 km). Best time: year-round.
- Yeni Cuma Camii · dargah · İzmit · ~8 km · Must-see
- Pertev Paşa Mosque · dargah · Sapanca · ~8 km · Must-see
- Orhan Cami · dargah · İzmit · ~10 km · Must-see
- Battal Gazi Cami · dargah · İzmit · ~13 km · Must-see
- Orhan Camii · dargah · Adapazarı · ~44 km · Must-see
- Yeni Cami · dargah · Adapazarı · ~44 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kullar
8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kullar. The closest is Tahtalı Göleti (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Tahtalı Göleti · lake · Derince · ~27 km · Must-see
- Taşkısığı Gölü · lake · Adapazarı · ~48 km · Must-see
- Poyrazlar Lake · lake · Adapazarı · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lake İznik · lake · Çiftlikköy · ~64 km · Must-see
- Akgöl · lake · Ferizli · ~75 km · Must-see
- Ömerli Reservoir · lake · Pendik · ~77 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Kullar
5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kullar. The closest is Nicomedia (9 km). Best time: october to february.
- Nicomedia · fort · Sapanca · ~9 km · Must-see
- Malagina · fort · Pamukova · ~30 km · Must-see
- Justinaus · fort · Serdivan · ~40 km · Must-see
- Tarihi Hereke Kalesi · fort · Körfez · ~41 km · Must-see
- Şile Lighthouse · fort · Gebze · ~74 km · Must-see
Museums near Kullar
5 museums within 100 km of Kullar. The closest is Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (49 km). Best time: year-round.
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum · museum · Iznik · ~49 km · Must-see
- Yalova Atatürk Köşkü · museum · Termal · ~88 km · Must-see
- Museum of the Princes' Islands · museum · Prince Islands · ~93 km · Must-see
- İsmet İnönü House Museum · museum · Prince Islands · ~97 km · Must-see
- Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum · museum · Prince Islands · ~99 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kullar
4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kullar. The closest is Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (66 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park · sanctuary · Darıca · ~66 km · Must-see
- Karaca Arboretum · sanctuary · Yalova Merkez · ~81 km · Must-see
- Harmankaya Canyon Nature Park · sanctuary · İnhisar · ~94 km · Must-see
- Polonezköy Tabiat Parkı · sanctuary · Beykoz · ~99 km · Must-see
Parks near Kullar
3 parks within 100 km of Kullar. The closest is Seka Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Seka Park · park · Kocaeli · ~11 km · Must-see
- Harikalar Sahili · park · Derince · ~20 km · Must-see
- Uzunkum Tabiat Parkı · park · Kandıra · ~73 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Kullar
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.
- Start in Kullar
- 8 km Yeni Cuma Camii · mosque or dargah, İzmit
- 1 km Pertev Paşa Mosque · mosque, Sapanca
- 1 km Orhan Cami · mosque or dargah, İzmit
- 1 km Nicomedia · heritage site, Sapanca
- 3 km Seka Park · park, Kocaeli
- 11 km Back to Kullar
Plan a longer trip from Kullar — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Kullar
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How to reach Kullar
All places near Kullar by distance
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park · sanctuary · Darıca · ~66 km · Must-see
- Uzunkum Tabiat Parkı · park · Kandıra · ~73 km · Must-see
- Şile Feneri · beach · Şile · ~74 km · Must-see
- Şile Lighthouse · fort · Gebze · ~74 km · Must-see
- Akgöl · lake · Ferizli · ~75 km · Must-see
- Ömerli Reservoir · lake · Pendik · ~77 km · Must-see
- Orhangazi Cami · dargah · Bilecik · ~81 km · Must-see
- Karaca Arboretum · sanctuary · Yalova Merkez · ~81 km · Must-see
- Bilecik Saat Kulesi · dargah · Bilecik · ~81 km · Must-see
- Aydos Hill · viewpoint · Çayırova · ~82 km · Must-see
- Gökçe Barajı · lake · Termal · ~85 km · Must-see
- Maarifi Sultan Camii · dargah · Kartal · ~87 km · Must-see
- Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church · church · Kartal · ~87 km · Must-see
- Yalova Atatürk Köşkü · museum · Termal · ~88 km · Must-see
- Sedef Island · river spot · Prince Islands · ~91 km · Must-see
- Museum of the Princes' Islands · museum · Prince Islands · ~93 km · Must-see
- Büyükada Island · beach · Prince Islands · ~93 km · Must-see
- Hagios Giorgios Church · church · Prince Islands · ~93 km · Must-see
- Kayış Dağı · viewpoint · Maltepe · ~93 km · Must-see
- Harmankaya Canyon Nature Park · sanctuary · İnhisar · ~94 km · Must-see
- Alem Dağı · viewpoint · Çekmeköy · ~95 km · Must-see
- İsmet İnönü House Museum · museum · Prince Islands · ~97 km · Must-see
- Heybeliada · beach · Prince Islands · ~97 km · Must-see
- Sülüklü Göl · lake · Mudurnu · ~98 km · Must-see
- Polonezköy Tabiat Parkı · sanctuary · Beykoz · ~99 km · Must-see
- Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum · museum · Prince Islands · ~99 km · Must-see
- Bostancı Kuloğlu Cami · dargah · Kadıköy · ~99 km · Must-see
- Mimar Sinan Camii · dargah · Ataşehir · ~100 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosques & dargahs | 8 | 17 | Yeni Cuma Camii (8 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 2 | 8 | Tahtalı Göleti (27 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 4 | 5 | Nicomedia (9 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 5 | Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (49 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 0 | 4 | Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (66 km) |
| Parks | 2 | 3 | Seka Park (11 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 3 | Şile Feneri (74 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 0 | 3 | Aydos Hill (82 km) |
| Churches | 0 | 2 | Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (87 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 1 | Şelale Piknik Alanı Sapanca (26 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 1 | Sedef Island (91 km) |
Kullar: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Kullar?
Yeni Cuma Camii (mosque or dargah, about 8 km), Pertev Paşa Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Nicomedia (heritage site, about 9 km), Orhan Cami (mosque or dargah, about 10 km), Seka Park (park, about 11 km), Battal Gazi Cami (mosque or dargah, about 13 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kullar?
18 places on Spotwander: 8 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 2 parks.
Which is the nearest dargah to Kullar?
Yeni Cuma Camii, about 8 km by road; Pertev Paşa Mosque (8 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Kullar?
Tahtalı Göleti, about 27 km by road; Taşkısığı Gölü (48 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Kullar?
Nicomedia, about 9 km by road; Malagina (30 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Kullar?
Start in Kullar, visit Yeni Cuma Camii, then Pertev Paşa Mosque, then Orhan Cami, then Nicomedia, then Seka Park, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Kullar?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.
Towns near Kullar
- Places near Köseköy · 3 km
- Places near Yuvacık · 6 km
- Places near Karşıyaka · 7 km
- Places near İzmit · 8 km
- Places near Bahçecik · 11 km
- Places near Gölcük · 13 km
- Places near Büyükderbent · 13 km
- Places near İhsaniye · 17 km
- Places near Derince · 19 km
- Places near Değirmendere · 22 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kullar’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.