Destination

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.

İzmit, Kocaeli

Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii and 6 places around it

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Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii sits within İzmit, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 37 of them in İzmit.

The nearest stop is Süleyman Paşa Dere Hamamı, 40 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 8.4 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Süleyman Paşa Dere Hamamı40 m to the southwestPortakaloğlu Mustafa Ağa Mescidi - Portakal Hafi Mescidi160 m to the southeastSelim Sirri Paşa Konağı180 m to the southPembe Köşk200 m to the southOrhan Camii - Gazi Süleyman Paşa Camii200 m to the northwestYumurtaci Cami / İzmit230 m to the south

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Ankara8.4 kmIstanbul – Bolu8.4 kmIstanbul – Nevsehir8.4 kmIstanbul – Samsun8.4 kmIstanbul – Trabzon8.4 km

Frequently asked

What is 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.
Where is Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii?
Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii is in İzmit, Kocaeli.
How long does it take to visit Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii?
The suggested visit time for Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii; the closest are Süleyman Paşa Dere Hamamı, Portakaloğlu Mustafa Ağa Mescidi - Portakal Hafi Mescidi, Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı.
Is Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
Akçakoca Camii / Dere Camii lies 8.4 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.