Tourist places in Karamursil, Türkiye

ArabiaWeather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Karamürsel or karamürsel is only 110 km from the Turkish city of Istanbul, so it is an opportunity for the traveler to discover another beautiful area that is one of the jewels overlooking the Sea of Marmara.

The city of Karamursil is located on the Gulf of Izmit and can be reached from Istanbul by tourist buses or by private car in less than an hour. It has many tourist places, including the following places, which are the most popular and attractive to visitors.

Derman Bash

A charming village located in the arms of picturesque nature, where running rivers, waterfalls, dense forests, and birds of various colors and types, and the village has a variety of places to stay, including tree hotels.

Turkish Naval Forces Museum

It contains the holdings of old warships, as Karamursil is the first point of departure for the Ottoman naval conquests, and the first warship for the Ottoman forces was built in it in 1327 AD.

Karapinar Natural Baths

They are natural hot springs that tourists come to for recreation and bathing with their mineral waters, which are recommended by doctors to benefit from and cure skin and bone diseases.

Ottoman baths

The city also has many old baths in the beautiful Ottoman architectural style, including the Karamursel, Shahir and Izmit baths, which are located near Karamursel Square.

Karamarsel Square

It is the main city center and contains a number of restaurants and cafes that offer visitors the most delicious popular food.

Uluklu Peak

It is the highest peak in the vicinity of the city, where you can climb to it and enjoy watching the panoramic views overlooking the Gulf of Izmit, or to do barbecue sessions and eat in the bosom of nature.

Mongolian wrestling stadiums

To this day, the city of Karamursel still embraces this historical sport, which the Turks consider a historical heritage from their ancestors and are proud of, so do not miss attending some matches.