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Osman Gazi Bridge
Soaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Turkey · Asia
Darıca is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gebze, 10km from Osman Gazi Bridge.
Darıca is a town located in Turkey. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Darıca sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Darıca to your route.
Darıca (Greek: Δάριτζα, from the Byzantine τὰ Ῥίτζιον) is a municipality and district of Kocaeli Province, Turkey. The town was previously known as Aretsou (Αρετσού) by its native Greek population. Its area is 23 km2, and its population is 225,602 (2022). The current mayor is Muzaffer Bıyık.
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Darıca is located in Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 40.7797 latitude, 29.3945 longitude.
Darıca has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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bridge
Soaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.
10 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
A 5.3km FIA Grade 1 circuit east of Istanbul that has hosted the Turkish Grand Prix, known for its Turn 8.
19 km · about 20 min drive
restaurant
Musa Dağdeviren's Kadıköy restaurant serves regional Turkish dishes recovered from villages across Anatolia, many found nowhere else in Istanbul. The menu changes daily with what is in season.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
First bridge to span the Bosphorus strait connecting Europe and Asia, an illuminated icon of the Istanbul skyline.
42 km · about 50 min drive
bridge
The first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
An iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and interior adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik blue tiles.
43 km · about 50 min drive
museum
The lavish Ottoman sultans' residence for 400 years, housing imperial treasures, holy relics, and the famous Harem.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
An awe-inspiring 6th-century architectural masterpiece that served as a church and mosque, with a massive dome that revolutionized world architecture.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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