About Gebze

Gebze (ancient names: Dakibyza and Libyssa) is an industrial city in Kocaeli, Turkey. As a close neighbor of Istanbul on the northern shore of the Sea of Marmara, it is the largest district of Kocaeli. Having experienced a rapid growth in population, Gebze accounts for 15% of Turkish industrial production. Gebze Technical University takes advantage of this position to support professional practices, trainings and industrial relations with nearby companies.

Kocaeli is a city of Turkey. The largest town in the province is now Gebze. The province is located at the easternmost end of the Marmara Sea, especially on the Gulf of İzmit. Because of the size and natural conditions of the Bay of İzmit, the city is a giant natural harbor. Therefore, Kocaeli has lots of harbor facilities.

Gebze welcomes rowing teams on the shores of Marmara and trekking groups and photographers at the wonderful view of natural sites. 10 km to Gebze, National Park of Ballıkayalar Valley stretches for 1.5 km. It is a valley which is visited by climbers frequently. At the end of puddles and falls of water, travertine terraces finally reach out to Ballıkaya rivulet and offer a natural track to follow. The canyon has conveniently low plains where one can camp out. The track connects the eastern and western cliffs to snapshot sunrise or sundown.