Places to visit
Things to do in İzmit
37 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 37 described destinations within İzmit, Kocaeli. The themes that come up most: Museum, Culture, History, Faith heritage, Nature, Local culture.
İzmit Elektronik Kent Müzesi
The Electronic City Museum introduces the city's history, economy, culture and tourism, historical artifacts and municipal services to all local and foreign visitors in an electronic environment. In the museum's sections, there are models of 10 important historical structures integrated with an audio system.
45 minutes
Pertev Mehmet Paşa (Yeni Cuma) Camii ve Külliyesi
It was commissioned in the name of Pertev Mehmet Paşa, the 2nd vizier of Sultan Selim II, after his death upon his will by his steward Sinan ağa, and according to the mosque inscription it was completed in 1579. Together with the mosque, the sıbyan school and the remains of the bath are still standing. The mosque and the külliye are works of Mimar Sinan. Of the külliye, only the mosque and fountain have survived to the present day preserving their features.
20 minutes
Gölkaypark
Within the scope of the Gölkaypark project, all kinds of social and sporting needs have been considered, from the walking path around the pond to the bicycle path, from the children's playground to the fitness area, from the resting areas to the viewing amphitheaters, from the fishing platforms to the green areas, and from the social facility building to the pier.
60 minutes
İzmit Alaca Mescit Camii
This mosque, located on Alaca Mescit Street in Veliahmet Neighborhood, was commissioned in 1598 by the İzmit Judge El Hac Mustafa bin Mehmet el Gümüşzade on the ruins of the Jüstinyen Palace belonging to the Byzantine Period. It was built according to a rectangular plan and has masonry walls. Its two side and rear facades have wooden eaves, as the last congregation area was added. The interior walls of the mosque preserve the character of the period in which it was built.
45 minutes
Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı
Who is Selim Sırrı Paşa? Selim Sırrı Paşa, the first Traveling Inspector General of Road Works of the Ottoman State, was appointed mutasarrıf of İzmit in 1888. Since he had been trained in Public Works, he accelerated road construction during his term as mutasarrıf of İzmit. The chaussée from İzmit Station to Taraklı, which took 18 hours, is his work. He had the plane trees planted along the railway, which are a characteristic feature of İzmit, during this time.
45 minutes
Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi
Kasr-ı Hümayun Palace Museum Kasr-ı hümayun, meaning a palace belonging to the sultan, was first built on wooden foundations during the reign of Murat IV, but it is understood to have been destroyed due to earthquake and fire. The structure that has survived to the present day is the palace built during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz (1861-1876). The palace served some Ottoman sultans and hosted many statesmen and important figures (Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, French writer Claude Farrare).
45 minutes
Seka Park
Seka Park is located in İzmit city center, on a seafront area, on the grounds of the former Seka Paper Factory, one of Turkey’s largest industrial transformation projects. It is one of the world’s largest urban parks.
45 minutes
Baç Çinarli Camii
It is known by the name “URGANCI AHMET ÇELEBİ CAMİİ” in reference to its founder. While the mosque was of wooden bağdadi infill construction, it has recently been converted into masonry. It is located in the eastern part of the city, where İnönü Caddesi begins. Since the city’s eastern gate was near the mosque and a kind of customs tax was collected here from caravans coming from the east, the neighborhood and the mosque came to be known by this name. The mosque was built in 1933 and opened for worship in the same year. In 1954, the rear congregation section was added.
45 minutes
Orhan Camii - Gazi Süleyman Paşa Camii
The mosque, commissioned in 1332 by Şehzade Gazi Süleyman Paşa, who succeeded in completing the conquest of Nikomedya, in the name of his father Orhan Gazi, is İzmit's conquest mosque. According to the Ottoman State's tradition of conquest, the sermon in the first conquest mosque built would be delivered with a sword. Today, although this tradition inherited from the Ottoman State continues with slight differences, Friday sermons are delivered with a sword in Orhan Camii. Orhan Camii’s original construction inscription has not survived to the present day.
45 minutes
Abdüsselam Camii / İmaret Cami
It was commissioned by Defterdar Abdüsselam to Mimar Sinan in 1524 AD (Hijri 931). It underwent restoration in 1872 AD (Hijri 1239). In addition to being one of Mimar Sinan's first works, the mosque's outer surrounding walls and its minaret bear the characteristics of the period when it was first built. It was originally built with a dome, but when it was destroyed in the earthquake of 1776, it was rebuilt with a roof in 1872 by Altıncıoğlu Hatice hanim.
45 minutes
ÜÇ Tepeler Tümülüsü - İzmit
The tumuli located on the old Istanbul road approximately 3 kilometers from the center of İzmit have also given their name to the area. The tumuli, thought to be royal tombs, are located in Kabaoğlu Üçtepeler Village. Three of the tumuli are inside the village, and the other four are outside the village. The locations of two of the tumuli were identified and opened. It was revealed that the first tomb, called Aytepe Tumulus, is a tumulus belonging to the Late Hellenistic Early Roman Period.
45 minutes
Portakaloğlu Mustafa Ağa Mescidi - Portakal Hafi Mescidi
Portakaloğlu Mustafa Ağa Mescidi, built in Akçakoca Mahallesi, one of the old neighborhoods of İzmit, is an important example of the neighborhood masjids built in many parts of İzmit during the Ottoman Period. The construction date and patron of the building, which is currently owned by the General Directorate of Foundations, are not known for certain.
45 minutes
Gölkay Park
Gölkay Park, built at Bıçkıdere Göleti within the borders of İzmit Municipality, was constructed with every kind of social need in mind, from the walking path around the pond to the bicycle path, from the children's playground to the sports area, from the resting areas to the viewing amphitheaters, from the fishing platforms to the green areas, and from the social facilities building to the pier.
45 minutes
Hüseyin Paşa Camii / İzmit
This mosque, located in Çukurbağ Mahallesi of İzmit, was commissioned by Kaptan-ı Derya Küçük Hüseyin Paşa, the milk brother of Sultan III.Selim. Since its inscription has not survived to the present day, its construction date and architect are unknown. Hüseyin Paşa Camii, which is estimated to have been built in the XVIIIth century, has a rectangular plan and is built of rubble stone and masonry. The top of the prayer area is covered with a wooden roof. II.
45 minutes
Mevlevi Evi-İzmit
Kocaeli Mevlevi House was created by renovating (restoration) one of the buildings known as the Seka Lodgings within the Sekapark area. The house consists of two sections. The first section consists of an area where the Mevlevi dhikr, and marbling and calligraphy works from the fine arts, are arranged within the concept of a living museum and presented to the attention of visitors, and a presentation room where Mevlevilik is introduced.
45 minutes
Tcg Gayret Müzesi - İzmit
The warship built by the United States on 10 May 1946 was named USA Everson. In 1973, the USA Everson Ship was taken into the Turkish Naval Forces Command and was given the name TCG Gayret. The TCG Gayret ship successfully fulfilled many important duties over a period of more than 20 years.
45 minutes
Pertev Mehmet Paşa Camisi Ve Külliyesi
Pertev Mehmet Paşa Mosque, or by its other name Yeni Cuma Mosque, was commissioned in the name of Sultan Selim II's second vizier Pertev Mehmet Paşa by his steward Sinan Ağa, upon his will after his death, and according to the mosque inscription it was completed in 1579 AD. Together with the mosque, the primary school and the remains of the bath are still standing. The mosque and the külliye are works of Mimar Sinan. Of the külliye, only the mosque and the fountain have survived to the present day preserving their architectural features.
45 minutes
Redif Dairesi
Redif Dairesi was built in 1863 by İzmit Mutasarrıfı Hasan Pasa. It is a semi-masonry barracks-type structure in the Second Empire style. The ceiling penwork-like decorations of Redif Dairesi, one of İzmit's military structures built for reserve officers in the late Ottoman period, are important. Redif Dairesi was used as a military court building until the 1999 earthquake. This structure, which is under the use of the Ministry of National Defense, was damaged in the 1999 earthquake.
45 minutes
Tcg Hızır Reis Müzesi
2. Dünya Savaşı sonrası yüksek duruş ve vuruş gücüne sahip ilk denizaltı gemilerinden biri olarak USS GUDGEON ismiyle 30 yıl süreyle ABD Deniz Kuvvetleri'nde görev yaptıktan sonra 30 Eylül 1983 tarihinde California'da Türk Sancağı çekilen TCG Hızır Reis Türk Deniz Kuvvetleri'ne teslim edilmiştir.
45 minutes
Yumurtaci Cami / İzmit
Built in 1631 on Sırrı Paşa Caddesi in Hacı Hasan Mahallesi, İzmit, Yumurtacı Cami has an adobe structure and has survived to the present day after being repaired at various times. The most important detail and mystery of its history is that the building, belonging to the General Directorate of Foundations, suffered no damage in the natural disasters experienced, while the rectangular-plan mosque is shaded by a wooden roof. Commissioned by Yumurtacı Muhammet Ali Ağa, the mosque also hosts its owner's grave in its garden.
45 minutes
Pembe Köşk
It was built at the beginning of the 20th century. The three-storey, masonry mansion with sash windows in İzmit Yukarı Pazar was restored by the Governorship. After the restoration, it was arranged so that the woodwork inside and outside (cabinets, windows, etc.) would preserve the original as it was. It serves the public as a restaurant.
45 minutes
Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze
It is located over Dil Deresi to the east of Gebze. It was commissioned by Kanuni Sultan Süleyman to Mimar Sinan in the 16th century. The 65 meter long stone bridge has three arches. There are discharge openings in the middle of its piers. The fact that the bridge, whose construction dates back to the 16th century, has survived to the present day without undergoing any maintenance or repair reveals how solidly the bridge was built.
45 minutes
İzmit Saat Kulesi
It is the characteristic Clock Tower of the city, located in İzmit, in Kemalpaşa Neighborhood, between Kasr-ı Hümayun (Palace Museum) and the Atatürk Statue. It was commissioned by İzmit Governor Musa Kazım Bey in 1902 in Neoclassical style from travertine stones brought from Hereke and Tavşancıl due to the 25th anniversary of Sultan II.Abdülhamit’s accession to the throne.
45 minutes
Tarihi Kapanca Sokak
It is a street consisting of buildings that are examples of civil architecture on both sides of the road within the urban protected area; there is one fountain, one cistern and one school. It is a street that preserves the old historical texture. The most important examples of civil architecture in Kocaeli are in Kapanca Sokak and its surroundings. 18 of these houses, dating to the second half of the 19th century, have been taken under protection.
45 minutes
Portakal Hafiz Konağı
It belongs to Hafız Rüştü Efendi, nicknamed Portakal Hafız, who joined the Ottoman Chamber of Deputies as the İzmit Deputy. It was built in the late 19th century. Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk came to İzmit in 1922 to meet the French journalist Cloude FARRARE and stayed in this mansion.
45 minutes
Fevziye Camii - İzmit
The mosque located in the center of İzmit is an Ottoman Period structure. It was commissioned by Mehmet Bey of İzmit in the second half of the 16th century. The structure, whose original construction is thought to have been by Mimar Sinan, was completely destroyed in the 1884 and 1999 earthquakes, and a new one was built in its place in accordance with the original.
45 minutes
Saatçi Ali Efendi Konağı-İzmit
It was built in 1776 during the time of 1. Abdulhamit. Built on a sloping hillside in İzmit overlooking the sea, the mansion is one of our finest examples of civil architecture reflecting its period, with its wooden shutters, mullioned and barred windows, and painted decorations on its exterior and interior walls.
45 minutes
Kocaeli Fuar Alanı
Kocaeli Fuar Alanı was established in 1966 for the purpose of exhibiting existing industrial and manufactured products. The 400 thousand square meter area has become one of the public’s most important places for strolling, relaxation and entertainment since the 1980s.
45 minutes
Canfeda Kethüda Kadın Çeşmesi
It was commissioned by Canfeda Kethüda Kadın (during the reign of Murat III). Today, there is a repair inscription stating that it was repaired by Su’ada, the chief treasurer of Mahmut II, in A.D.1826 (A.H.1242).
45 minutes
İzmit Eski Gar Binaları
The construction of the historic station buildings, whose plans were drawn by the German Architect Otto RİTTER, was carried out by Italian stonemasons between 1873-1910. Today, one part of this building complex is used as a museum, and another part is used as the Regional Conservation Board.
45 minutes
Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii
The mosque is estimated to have been built by Akçakoca in 1327-1328. Gazi Akçakoca, who besieged Nikomedya during the reign of Orhan Gazi, had this mosque built while he was besieging the city. It is İzmit's first mosque.
45 minutes
Süleyman Paşa Dere Hamamı
It is also known as Yukarı Pazar Hamamı. It was commissioned by Süleyman Paşa during the time of Orhan Gazi. It is a Double Hamam. It was restored by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality.
45 minutes
İzmit Sahili
The coast of İzmit District has been arranged in a way that allows city residents to breathe a sigh of relief. It is an area where especially those who do not want to leave the city on weekends can breathe the sea air and relax.
45 minutes
Antik Su Kemeri
Approximately 50 m. long, 15 m. high, and built as a two-storey structure, its foundations bear traces of the Roman period. We learn from ancient sources that the aqueduct was commissioned by Plinius, the governor of Nicomadia, during the reign of Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century A.D. It is understood from the traces belonging to the Byzantine and Ottoman periods found in its upper parts that it underwent continuous repairs after the periods in which it was built.
20 minutes
Tarihi Tren İstasyonu-İzmit
The Old Station Area, located on İstasyon Caddesi in Kozluk Mahallesi of İzmit District, is 21 dönüm, its plan was drawn by the German Otto Ritter, and the structures within the area were built between 1873-1910. The Historic Train Station witnessed the welcoming ceremonies of Atatürk and many important statesmen. The station and warehouse buildings were restored by the Kocaeli Governorship in 2006.
45 minutes
Kocaeli Arkeoloji Ve Etnografya Müzesi-İzmit
It consists of the exhibition hall formed by combining the Repair Workshop, Water Reservoir, Lodging Building and two Tekel Warehouses from the Historical Station Buildings Complex built between 1873-1910. Its architect is the German Otto RİTTER. It has been serving as a Museum since 2007, and works from the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Periods are exhibited.
45 minutes
İzmit Atatürk Heykeli
It was commissioned in 1933, made of bronze, by architect-sculptor Nijat SİRER, so as to be ready for the ceremony of the 10th anniversary of the Republic. It is on Saray slope, in front of the park where the clock tower is located. On its marble pedestal are sections from Atatürk's İzmit speeches.
45 minutes