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13/06/2022

10 Reasons To Visit Izmit | Sirri Pasha Mansion 🏛

Built on the orders of Izmit governor Sırrı Pasha in the Hacı Hasan district, the mansion is an example of 19th century civil architecture. With a view of the Gulf, this four story mansion’s interior walls are decorated with antique statues and architectural pieces. The annex of the mansion was built with bricks imported from France. A part of the high stone-fences of the garden were built with stones from antique buildings. It is said that the interior wall decorations of the mansion were done by the same artists who restored the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul.

10/01/2022

Izmit is a city that attracts attention with its traditional houses constructed with Turkish architecture for residences. Kapanca Street located in Kocaeli is of utmost importance from the point of traditional residential architecture. Many buildings in this street have succeeded in reaching our day with their characteristics unique to the period they belong. Most of the old houses in Izmit today, are houses constructed in 19. and 20. Century. In Kapanca Street where these houses are located and its near vicinity, there are 32 buldings that need to be protected. Houses located in Kapanca Street, are repaired by staying faithful to the materials used in the period they were constructe.

Basic construction material of Izmit houses are stone, adobe, tile and wood. Mud mixture with adding chaff and iron are used as additional material. Landscaping that is an inseparable part of Ottoman - Turkish houses, are also seen in traditional Izmit houses. Houses are generally built as two floors. Ground floors are prepared depending on the needs of winter season. While Stone materials are used mostly on ground floors, on other floors wood and adobe are used. Rooms are living units that provide the basic needs of people with their multi functional characteristics. Historical, geographical, cultural and religious factors have also largely affected the formation of Izmit residential architecture.

10/01/2022

You can spend pleasant days in summer and winter holiday resorts located nearby to Izmit.

08/01/2022

Sirri Pasa Mansion | Visit Izmit

Sirri Pasa Mansion, an example of civilian architecture belonging to the 19th century, was built in Izmit Haci Hasan Neighborhood Yeni Cesme Street by order of Izmit Sanjak Governor  Sirri Pasa. Inner walls of the doublestoried wooden mansion, attracting attention with its view overlooking izmit...

06/01/2022

The content of "Visit Izmit" city portal includes Izmit's historical background, historical and touristic places, current and general information, city guide, touristic maps, touristic tour alternatives, transportation, accommodation, restaurants and entertainment places, taxi stations infos.

The online travel guide for the city of Izmit, with information about history, and tourist attractions.

05/01/2022

Izmit is an exciting city that has witnessed important historical events and has been home to several civilizations.

​You can visit dozens of historical places inherited from the Roman, Ottoman and Republican periods, explore nature on trekking tracks accompanied by magnificent nature views, and spend pleasant days in summer and winter holiday resorts located nearby.

Get information about Izmit Historical Places Tour pack.

03/01/2022

Izmit dating back to ancient times is a place on which different kinds of civilizations have reigned. As a city Izmit possessing is continuous history for 2.300 years still preserves surviving ancient monuments and historical places from Byzantium, Roman, Ottoman and Turkish republic times.

Information about İzmit, Nicomedia history

30/12/2021

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As we celebrate the New Year 2022, we wish everyone success, a healthy long life and a fresh new start. 🎄🎉💫

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22/12/2021

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Izmit is an exciting city that has witnessed important historical events and has been home to several civilizations.

Izmit dating back to ancient times is a place on which different kinds of civilizations have reigned. As a city, Izmit having everlasting history from 2.300 years ago still harbors important historical places and monuments which are lucky to survive so far. As a city Izmit possessing is continuous history for 2.300 years still preserves surviving ancient monuments and historical places from Byzantium, Roman, Ottoman and Turkish republic times.

In ancient times, Nicomedia was the capital of the Roman Empire for half a century, and it is a metropolis where the first edicts of tolerance in the world were issued.

The Nicomedia ancient theater which was built in the 300s is waiting to be brought to light on the most beautiful slope of Izmit today.

Having been home to various civilizations in its 3000 year history, and with priceless items excavated from the area, The Izmit Archaeology and Ethnography Museum has more than 5000 pieces on display, with something of interest for every visitor. The museum is located in a train station complex, and has items from the Paleolithic, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman eras displayed in indoor and outdoor exhibitions.

The Pertev Mehmet Pasha Mosque one of the most valuable and exceptional mosque built by Mimar Sinan in Izmit which was built in the 16th century.

Izmit Clock Tower is the symbolic landmark of the city. It stands in one of the finest locations in the city overlooking the Gulf of Izmit.

With a 3000 year history, there are more than 500 historical landmarks in city of Izmit.

Visit Izmit to see museums, mansions, mosques, fountains and Roman ruins with different architectural features and historical backgrounds.

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Izmit is situated in the north part of the Marmara Region and it is a living proof of the civilizations who lived BC there. At the beginning it was called Bithynia and changed from Olibya, Astakoz Nicomedia, Iznikmid, Izmit to Kocaeli. It is a natural bridge on the roads connecting Asia to Europe and in the same time an important cultural, economic and geo political one too.

Nicomedia established its reputation primarily thanks to its natural harbor. It served as the capital of the Hellenistic Kingdom of Bithynia, the Roman Province of Bithynia & Pontus and the Eastern Roman Empire. In each period, Nicomedia was embellished with dazzling monuments, making it a city fit for Emperors and revered Saints. Its quality is still perceptible: on the hillsides of Izmit lies potentially the largest theatre ever to be excavated, whilst the city is also home to an ancient harbour and mile-long aqueducts. In 1331 after passing under the control of the Ottoman Empire, (first named Iznikmid) the name of the city changed to Izmid (Izmit).

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