Izmit in Turkey

Izmit is one of the most important cities in Turkey with charming tourist attractions, amazing sea views and luxurious properties as we will see in this article from Ebla Real Estate.

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Information about Izmit in Turkey:

İzmit is a city in Turkey, administrative center of Kocaeli Province as well as the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality. İzmit was known as Nicomedia in antiquity. It was the eastern and most senior capital city of the Roman Empire between 286 and 324, during the Tetrarchy introduced by Diocletian

Izmit is located at the Gulf of İzmit (the ancient Gulf of Astacus) in the Sea of Marmara. It extends over an area of 480 square km. It has a population of about 365,000 people.

The strategic location of Izmit in Turkey:

The geographical location of İzmit is between 40°-41° N and 29°-31° E, surrounded by the Gulf of İzmit at south, Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara at west, the Black Sea at north, and Sakarya at east.

It is 65 km from Yalova and Sakarya, 100 km from Istanbul, and 132 km from Bursa.

Tourism in Izmit in Turkey and the tourist attractions in it:

Izmit is a preferred destination for many local and foreign tourists. It has many charming natural places, distinguishes tourist attractions and important monuments. The most prominent of them are:

Kartepe Mount:

It is the highest summit of the Samanli mountain range and the second-highest peak in the Marmara region with 1601 m above sea level. Kartepe is one of the few mountains overlooking the sea. It is the ideal destination for winter sports freaks, mainly skiing.

Seka Izmit Park:

One of the largest and most famous gardens in Izmit. It extends over an area of 580 acres. Moreover, it contains about 6,000 trees.

The clock tower of Izmit:

It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Izmit. The clock tower was built by Izmit municipality, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Sultan Abdulhamid II ascending the throne. It is worth noting that Izmit Clock Tower is an artistic example of the Ottoman architectural style, with a height of 16.4 m.

Kocaeli Museum:

It is one of the most important museums in Izmit. It was a train station center. Then, it was converted into a large national museum that includes artifacts and collections dating back to several different historical eras.

Ali Effendi Museum:

It is a luxurious Ottoman palace that dates back to 1774. It has a stunning view of the Sea of Marmara. Ali Effendi Museum includes a lot of historical collectibles, pieces, and paintings.

Industry in Izmit in Turkey:

İzmit is an important industrial center, with a large oil refinery, and major paper and cement factories. Ford Motor Company has a plant here in a joint venture with Otosan, assembling the Transit/Tourneo and Transit/Tourneo Connect vans.

It is also a transportation hub, being located on the main highway and railway lines between Istanbul and Ankara, and having a major port.

Among the most important industries in Izmit: the chemical industry, cars, spare parts, and textile industries.

Trade and shopping centers in Izmit in Turkey:

Trade flourishes greatly in Izmit thanks to the maritime transport services in Izmit. As Izmit ranks third in exporting industrial products after Istanbul and Bursa.

Moreover, there are many commercial markets and malls in Izmit, which provide all local and international goods and products. Among the most prominent of them are: 41 AVM, Outlet Izmit Center, Dolphin Center and others.