Where is Eskihisar Kalesi?

Eskihisar Kalesi is in Gebze, Kocaeli.

How long does it take to visit Eskihisar Kalesi?

The suggested visit time for Eskihisar Kalesi is about 45 minutes.

What else is there to see near Eskihisar Kalesi?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Eskihisar Kalesi; the closest are Osman Hamdi Bey Evi ve Müzesi, Hannibal Anıt Mezarı, Su Dolabi / Gebze.

Is Eskihisar Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?

Eskihisar Kalesi lies 5 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Eskihisar Kalesi

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

Gebze, Kocaeli

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Highlights

History
Cultural heritage
Architecture

Good for

Families

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 20 August 2026

Location and surroundings

Eskihisar Kalesi sits within Gebze, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 11 of them in Gebze.

The nearest stop is Osman Hamdi Bey Evi ve Müzesi, 470 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Antalya route passes 5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Osman Hamdi Bey Evi ve Müzesi470 m to the west Hannibal Anıt Mezarı1.5 km to the northeast Su Dolabi / Gebze2.9 km to the north Sultan Orhan Camii-gebze3.1 km to the north Çoban Mustafa Paşa Külliyesi3.2 km to the north Denize Sevgi Parkı-darica4.2 km to the southwest

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Antalya5 km Istanbul – Aydin5 km Istanbul – Balikesir5 km Istanbul – Denizli5 km Istanbul – Izmir5 km Istanbul – Mugla5 km Istanbul – Bursa5 km Istanbul – Eskisehir5 km Istanbul – Ankara17 km Istanbul – Bolu17 km Istanbul – Nevsehir17 km Istanbul – Samsun17 km Istanbul – Trabzon17 km

Frequently asked

What is Eskihisar Kalesi?: Eskihisar Castle was built to control the passage south of the Izmit Bay and holds historical significance.
Where is Eskihisar Kalesi?: Eskihisar Kalesi is in Gebze, Kocaeli.
How long does it take to visit Eskihisar Kalesi?: The suggested visit time for Eskihisar Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Eskihisar Kalesi?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Eskihisar Kalesi; the closest are Osman Hamdi Bey Evi ve Müzesi, Hannibal Anıt Mezarı, Su Dolabi / Gebze.
Is Eskihisar Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?: Eskihisar Kalesi lies 5 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.