Destination
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.
Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze sits within İzmit, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 37 of them in İzmit.
The nearest stop is Pertev Mehmet Paşa (Yeni Cuma) Camii ve Külliyesi, 190 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Bolu route passes 8.6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is 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.
- Where is Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze?
- Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze is in İzmit, Kocaeli.
- How long does it take to visit Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze?
- The suggested visit time for Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze; the closest are Pertev Mehmet Paşa (Yeni Cuma) Camii ve Külliyesi, Pertev Mehmet Paşa Camisi Ve Külliyesi, İzmit Sahili.
- Is Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Mimar Sinan Köprüsü-gebze lies 8.6 km from the Istanbul – Bolu route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.