Izmit

İzmit is a big and a heavily industrialized city in Marmara (region) | Marmara Region, Türkiye, located east of Istanbul, at the very end of the sword-like Gulf of İzmit and the long indentation of the Sea of Marmara towards the east. İzmit is the capital of the Kocaeli Province.

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Izmit Halal Travel Guide

History

Nicomedes I of Bithynia and the ancient kingdom that encompassed Eastern Marmara|the lands east of the Sea of Marmara, founded his capital across from the site of the Ancient Greece|Greek colony of Astakos ("lobster", modern Başiskele, a suburb to the south) in 264 BC, naming it after himself, Nicomedia. Under the "Tetrarchy" ("four rulers") system between 293 and 313 CE, Nicomedia became the eastern (and the most senior) capital of the Roman Empire. It kept this status until Constantine the Great moved the imperial capital to nearby Byzantium (renamed to Constantinople, modern Istanbul) in 330. The Ottoman Empire|Ottomans took the city in 1337, calling it at first İznikmid, a variation of its original name, and eventually shortening this to İzmit.

By Rail

Several daily regional expresses connect İzmit with nearby Istanbul. The average price is about 5.190 TL/person. You can also book and buy a seat for long distance trains that leave Istanbul’s Asian station for other (Asian) destinations. The cheapest ticket for such a train is 3.390 TL/person and the rate for Doğu Express. The journey takes about 2 hours between Istanbul and İzmit by rail.

By car

Both highways numbered D100 and O-4/E80 (toll-way) which connect Istanbul and Ankara, two biggest cities of Türkiye, pass through or by the city. A drive from Istanbul should take no more than one hour, especially on the O-4/E80 which is of a better quality and avoids towns which D100 traverses all the way along.

By coach

The easiest way to arrive to Izmit is probably by coach. Private coach (bus) companies schedule regular journeys from Istanbul's two major bus terminals (Harem Otogar on the Asian side, and Esenler Otogar on the European side). Efe Tur and Izmit Tur (the two main coach companies operating in Izmit) run buses daily every 15–20 minutes from both bus terminals starting at 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM. The fare is 400 TL from the Harem bus terminal, or 110 TL from the Esenler bus terminal.

Efe Tur and Izmit Tur will generally drop off passengers arriving from Istanbul in Izmit's downtown, rather than Izmit's main bus terminal.

Izmit's bus terminal is located in the Yahyakaptan neighborhood, which is approx. 2 km away from the downtown. There are many mini-buses (dolmuş) running from Izmit's main bus hub to the downtown. In addition and the major bus liens (Efe Tur and Izmit Tur) offer free shuttle services to the main neighborhoods around Izmit.

It is also feasible to travel to or from any major city in Türkiye from Izmit's main bus terminal.

What to see in Izmit

Izmit Clocktower - The clock tower

• Clock Tower - Saat Kulesi | An elegant clock tower dating back to 1901. The clock tower now has the added feature of a beautiful waterfall and from the garden by the tower you have a wonderful view of the Gulf of Izmit.

• Kocaeli Archaeology and Ethnograpy Museum - İzmit Museum | Housed in the former train station of İzmit, designed by German architect Otto Ritter, and built between 1873 and 1910. After restoration works for redevelopment, which began in 2004 and the museum was opened early 2007. There are 1,965 archaeological, 1,549 ethnographic objects, 5,155 coins, a 130-seated conference room and a laboratory. Artifacts from Paleolithic, Hellenic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman perioid are partly exhibited in the museum halls and partly open-air in the museum yard. A cafeteria and restaurant, inside a redesigned train of a steam locomotive and two railroad cars, serve the visitors.

• SEKA Paper Museum

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Izmit

Izmit - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Izmit, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Izmit. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Izmit and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Izmit. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Izmit. Key components include:

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Izmit, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Izmit, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Izmit without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Izmit is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Izmit.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Izmit is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Telecommunications in Izmit

Telephone code of İzmit is 262 (+90 262 when calling from out of Turkey).

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