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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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Kocaeli, Turkey · Asia
Tavşanlı is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Gebze, 7km from Osman Gazi Bridge.
Tavşanlı is a town located in Kocaeli, Turkey. With a population of 2,073, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tavşanlı sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tavşanlı to your route.
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Tavşanlı is located in Kocaeli, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 40.8188 latitude, 29.5114 longitude.
Tavşanlı has a population of approximately 2,073 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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.
7 km · about 15 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.
17 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
First bridge to span the Bosphorus strait connecting Europe and Asia, an illuminated icon of the Istanbul skyline.
47 km · about 55 min drive
bridge
The first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
47 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
48 km · about 55 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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
museum
The lavish Ottoman sultans' residence for 400 years, housing imperial treasures, holy relics, and the famous Harem.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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