People who buy a flight ticket to Kocaeli can visit one of the largest cities of the Marmara Region. Kocaeli is a city that attracts the attention of visitors with its developed industry and natural beauties. People visiting the city can enjoy both the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea.

People who buy a flight ticket to Kocaeli can discover the historical and natural beauties of this city located in the east of the Marmara Sea. People visiting Kocaeli can engage in enjoyable activities both in summer and winter.

People who buy a Kocaeli round-trip ticket can enjoy skiing if they visit the city during the winter months. Kartepe Ski Center is among the must-visit spots for those who visit the city. If you visit Kocaeli in the summer months, Maşukiye and Samanlı Mountains should definitely be seen.

People who buy a round-trip flight ticket to Kocaeli can visit different areas such as Osman Hamdi Bey Museum, Izmit Clock Tower, Maşukiye, Kirazlı Plateau, Darıca Zoo. People who prefer air travel to visit the city land at Kocaeli Cengiz Topel Airport. This airport is located in Kartepe district and is approximately 15 kilometers away from the city center.

Places to Visit in Kocaeli

Maşukiye

People who buy Kocaeli flight tickets should visit Maşukiye if they want to see natural beauties. Maşukiye is located in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli and is among the hidden beauties of Kocaeli. It is especially recommended for people who do not have much time to visit the city to visit Maşukiye on a daily basis. People visiting Maşukiye can spend time in touch with nature in the facilities in this region, which have different accommodation areas. People who enjoy the natural beauties during their visit to Maşukiye are recommended to visit Maşukiye for those who want to taste the delicious delicacies of the local places in the region, especially fish in tile, village bread and local cheese.

Kocaeli Museum

Kocaeli Museum is a museum that hosts works from the Roman and Ottoman periods. This museum, which was opened to visitors in 2007, also exhibits works from the Byzantine period. People who visit Kocaeli Museum can see the statues from the Roman period lined up in the garden of the museum. People who examine the statues from the Roman period in the museum garden also have the chance to examine historical artifacts from the Byzantine period and the Ottoman period in the museum. Kocaeli Museum is an affordable museum that can be visited every day of the week except Mondays.

Izmit Palace

Izmit Palace is a very important place as it was the hunting lodge of Abdulaziz. This building, which also draws attention as the first palace built outside Istanbul, was built during the reign of Murat IV. It is possible to see the magnificent doors and ceiling decorations in this palace, which contains works from the Ottoman period. People who visit the palace can examine works from the Ottoman period and also witness Ottoman life closely. The museum suffered serious damage after the earthquake in 1999 and required a long time for restoration. It is known that the museum welcomed visitors in its renewed form in 2007, after an approximately 8-year restoration.

Osman Hamdi Bey Museum

Osman Hamdi Bey is one of the famous Turkish painters, and the mansion where he spent time in Kocaeli has been turned into a museum. This mansion, where Osman Hamdi Bey spent the summer months for approximately 25 years, hosts many of his works. This building, where Osman Hamdi Bey lived, has been converted into a museum and receives a serious influx of visitors at all times of the year. Osman Hamdi Bey Museum can be visited and replicas of Osman Hamdi's works such as The Turtle Trainer and The Girl Placing a Vase can be seen here.

There is also a statue of Osman Hamdi Bey made using wax in the mansion. People who visit the Osman Hamdi Bey Museum also witness an impressive natural view. People who want to have a pleasant time in this museum built on the seashore are recommended to plan their trip on days other than Mondays. A trip to Kocaeli can be made more enjoyable with the Osman Hamdi Bey Museum, which can be visited free of charge.

Kirazli Plateau

Kirazlı Plateau is among the natural beauties of Kocaeli. This plateau, located in Kartepe district, has a lively appearance, especially in the summer months. People who visit Kirazlı Plateau can take a nature walk among the sounds of birds. People who visit the plateau also have the chance to have a pleasant time by having a picnic in the areas here. Since Kirazlı Plateau is located on a hill, you can enjoy the view of Kocaeli from a more beautiful place. It is also preferred by people who want to watch it. People who reach Kartepe should make a short journey to visit this plateau.

Darıca Zoo

Darıca Zoo is a must-see place, especially for those who visit Kocaeli with their children. People who visit Darıca Zoo can see creatures of many species here. It is possible to visit the areas divided into many sections in Darıca Zoo, one of the largest zoos in Turkey. People who visit Darıca Zoo should definitely visit the Faruk Yalçın Garden and Botanical Park located here. It is possible to see different bird species and plant species in this park.

Darıca Zoo was opened in 1993 and is home to more than 3,600 animals. It is also possible to examine many plants in this zoo, where there are over 250 different animal species. People who visit Darıca Zoo have the chance to see and examine nearly 8 thousand plants closely. People who visit the zoo with their children can inform their children about the animals and plants found here.