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Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi

Kasr-ı Hümayun Palace Museum Kasr-ı hümayun, meaning a palace belonging to the sultan, was first built on wooden foundations during the reign of Murat IV, but it is understood to have been destroyed due to earthquake and fire. The structure that has survived to the present day is the palace built during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz (1861-1876). The palace served some Ottoman sultans and hosted many statesmen and important figures (Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, French writer Claude Farrare).

İzmit, Kocaeli

Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi and 6 places around it

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Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi

Highlights

  • Museum
  • Culture
  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Museum visits

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi sits within İzmit, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 37 of them in İzmit.

The nearest stop is İzmit Saat Kulesi, 60 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 8.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

İzmit Saat Kulesi60 m to the southwestİzmit Atatürk Heykeli70 m to the southTarihi Kapanca Sokak140 m to the northAbdüsselam Camii / İmaret Cami170 m to the eastRedif Dairesi170 m to the northeastKocaeli Arkeoloji Ve Etnografya Müzesi-İzmit190 m to the southwest

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Ankara8.8 kmIstanbul – Bolu8.8 kmIstanbul – Nevsehir8.8 kmIstanbul – Samsun8.8 kmIstanbul – Trabzon8.8 km

Frequently asked

What is Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi?
Kasr-ı Hümayun Palace Museum Kasr-ı hümayun, meaning a palace belonging to the sultan, was first built on wooden foundations during the reign of Murat IV, but it is understood to have been destroyed due to earthquake and fire. The structure that has survived to the present day is the palace built during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz (1861-1876). The palace served some Ottoman sultans and hosted many statesmen and important figures (Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, French writer Claude Farrare).
Where is Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi?
Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi is in İzmit, Kocaeli.
How long does it take to visit Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi?
The suggested visit time for Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi; the closest are İzmit Saat Kulesi, İzmit Atatürk Heykeli, Tarihi Kapanca Sokak.
Is Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi lies 8.8 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.