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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.

İzmit, Kocaeli

Tarihi Kapanca Sokak and 6 places around it

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Tarihi Kapanca Sokak

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Tarihi Kapanca Sokak sits within İzmit, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 37 of them in İzmit.

The nearest stop is Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı, 130 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 8.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı130 m to the northeastYumurtaci Cami / İzmit130 m to the eastKasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi140 m to the southRedif Dairesi150 m to the eastPembe Köşk150 m to the northeastAbdüsselam Camii / İmaret Cami200 m to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Ankara8.7 kmIstanbul – Bolu8.7 kmIstanbul – Nevsehir8.7 kmIstanbul – Samsun8.7 kmIstanbul – Trabzon8.7 km

Frequently asked

What is 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.
Where is Tarihi Kapanca Sokak?
Tarihi Kapanca Sokak is in İzmit, Kocaeli.
How long does it take to visit Tarihi Kapanca Sokak?
The suggested visit time for Tarihi Kapanca Sokak is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Tarihi Kapanca Sokak?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tarihi Kapanca Sokak; the closest are Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı, Yumurtaci Cami / İzmit, Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi.
Is Tarihi Kapanca Sokak on the way anywhere, and which route?
Tarihi Kapanca Sokak lies 8.7 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.