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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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Yalova
Yalova, Turkey · Asia
About Yalova
Yalova is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Çiftlikköy, 23km from Osman Gazi Bridge.
Yalova is in Turkey, with about 71,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Çiftlikköy, about 4 km away.
Yalova is a city located in northwestern Turkey on the eastern coast of the Sea of Marmara. It is the seat of Yalova Province and Yalova District. The city has a population of over 250,000 with adjacent conurbation districts. A largely modern city, it is best known for the spa resort at nearby Termal, a popular summerRead more
retreat for residents of Istanbul.
Regular ferries connect Yalova with Istanbul via the Sea of Marmara. They are operated by İDO.
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What is there to see near Yalova?
Within an hour or so of Yalova: Osman Gazi Bridge (23 km), Intercity Istanbul Park (35 km), Çiya Sofrası (43 km), Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) (46 km).
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Yalova is in Yalova, Turkey, about 4 km from Çiftlikköy.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 71,289
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Turkey
- Region
- Yalova
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates
- 40.6550, 29.2769
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Worth the detour from Yalova
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Intercity Istanbul Park
A 5.3km FIA Grade 1 circuit east of Istanbul that has hosted the Turkish Grand Prix, known for its Turn 8.
35 km · about 40 min drive
restaurant
Çiya Sofrası
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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
An iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and interior adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik blue tiles.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
One of the world's oldest and largest covered markets with over 4,000 shops spread across 61 streets, a sensory overload of commerce since 1461.
47 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Topkapi Palace Museum
The lavish Ottoman sultans' residence for 400 years, housing imperial treasures, holy relics, and the famous Harem.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Hagia Sophia
An awe-inspiring 6th-century architectural masterpiece that served as a church and mosque, with a massive dome that revolutionized world architecture.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Galata Tower
Medieval stone tower rising above Istanbul's Galata quarter, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city and Bosphorus.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Yalova
- 23 kmOsman Gazi BridgeSoaring 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.
- 48 km15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
- 50 kmBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
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