Things to do in Gebze

Ballikayalar

Ballıkayalar is a nature park located in Gebze, offering an ideal area for mountaineering.

Ambargölü Deresi

Ambargölü Stream is located between Gebze and Körfez districts, featuring shallow canyon formations. The trail starts from Elbizli village and continues along the Ambargölü stream.

Büyükdere Vadisi

Büyükdere Valley is a natural trail located within the borders of Gebze, stretching between Tavşanlı and Tepemayır villages.

HünkÂr Çeşmesi Ve Çayiri

Hünkâr Çeşmesi and Çayırı is a historical site dedicated to Fatih Sultan Mehmet, featuring a fountain and hosting traditional wrestling festivals annually.

120 minutes

Ballikayalar Vadisi - Gebze

Ballıkayalar Valley, located in Tavşanlı Village of Gebze, is a natural park ideal for climbers.

120 minutes

Su Dolabi / Gebze

The Water Reservoir is a historical structure located in the center of Gebze. Built in the 16th century, this structure was constructed to meet the water needs.

30 minutes

Sultan Orhan Camii-gebze

It is the oldest of the Ottoman works in Gebze. It was commissioned by Sultan Orhan. There is no inscription indicating the date of construction. Records in the Prime Ministry Ottoman State Archives state that its construction began in H.726 (M.1328).

45 minutes

Hannibal Anıt Mezarı

The Hannibal Monument is a memorial dedicated to the Carthaginian general Hannibal. It was built in Gebze due to Atatürk's interest.

30 minutes

Çoban Mustafa Paşa Külliyesi

The Çoban Mustafa Paşa Complex is an important architectural ensemble from the Ottoman period, notable for its geometric arrangement and numerous structures.

Osman Hamdi Bey Evi ve Müzesi

The Osman Hamdi Bey House and Museum is a historical building constructed in 1884 by the famous Turkish museum curator and painter Osman Hamdi Bey.

45 minutes

Eskihisar Kalesi

Eskihisar Castle was built to control the passage south of the Izmit Bay and holds historical significance.

45 minutes