Derince district, Kocaeli, Turkey

Places to visit near Ulaşlı

Ulaşlı is a town in Derince district, Kocaeli, Turkey, home to about 2,630 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 (13 km), Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (14 km) and Battal Gazi Cami (21 km).

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Ulaşlı at a glance

Location
Derince district, Kocaeli, Turkey
Population
about 2,630
Coordinates
40.7058° N, 29.6961° 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 Ulaşlı

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

163 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ulaşlı. The closest is Battal Gazi Cami (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ulaşlı

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ulaşlı. The closest is Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ulaşlı

31 museums within 100 km of Ulaşlı. The closest is Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ulaşlı

14 parks within 100 km of Ulaşlı. The closest is Harikalar Sahili (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Ulaşlı

12 churches within 100 km of Ulaşlı. The closest is Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ulaşlı

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ulaşlı. The closest is Tahtalı Göleti (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ulaşlı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ulaşlı
  2. 13 km Harikalar Sahili · park, Derince
  3. 9 km Seka Park · park, Kocaeli
  4. 3 km Nicomedia · heritage site, Sapanca
  5. 4 km Battal Gazi Cami · mosque or dargah, İzmit
  6. 28 km Tarihi Hereke Kalesi · heritage site, Körfez
  7. 14 km Back to Ulaşlı

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How to reach Ulaşlı

    All places near Ulaşlı by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ulaşlı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs8163Battal Gazi Cami (21 km)
    Forts & heritage334Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (14 km)
    Museums131Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (38 km)
    Parks214Harikalar Sahili (13 km)
    Churches012Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (59 km)
    Other attractions012Caddebostan Sinagogu (76 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Tahtalı Göleti (35 km)
    Beaches & coast06Büyükada Island (64 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Aydos Hill (56 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (36 km)
    Waterfalls02Şelale Piknik Alanı Sapanca (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Sedef Island (61 km)

    Ulaşlı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ulaşlı?

    Harikalar Sahili (park, about 13 km), Tarihi Hereke Kalesi (heritage site, about 14 km), Battal Gazi Cami (mosque or dargah, about 21 km), Seka Park (park, about 22 km), Nicomedia (heritage site, about 25 km), Orhan Cami (mosque or dargah, about 25 km).

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

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

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ulaşlı?

    Battal Gazi Cami, about 21 km by road; Orhan Cami (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ulaşlı?

    Tarihi Hereke Kalesi, about 14 km by road; Nicomedia (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ulaşlı?

    Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, about 38 km by road; Yalova Atatürk Köşkü (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ulaşlı?

    Start in Ulaşlı, visit Harikalar Sahili, then Seka Park, then Nicomedia, then Battal Gazi Cami, then Tarihi Hereke Kalesi, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ulaşlı?

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

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