Destination

Portakal Hafiz Konağı

It belongs to Hafız Rüştü Efendi, nicknamed Portakal Hafız, who joined the Ottoman Chamber of Deputies as the İzmit Deputy. It was built in the late 19th century. Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk came to İzmit in 1922 to meet the French journalist Cloude FARRARE and stayed in this mansion.

Portakal Hafiz Konağı and 6 places around it

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Portakal Hafiz Konağı

Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

It belongs to Hafız Rüştü Efendi, nicknamed Portakal Hafız, who participated in the Ottoman Chamber of Deputies as the İzmit Deputy. It was built in the late 19th century. Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk came to İzmit in 1922 to meet the French journalist Cloude FARRARE and stayed in this mansion.

Places to Visit in Kocaeli Address: İzmit Çukurbağ Mahallesi Portakal Hafız Konağı/Kocaeli

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Portakal Hafiz Konağı sits within İzmit, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 37 of them in İzmit.

The nearest stop is Hüseyin Paşa Camii / İzmit, 110 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Portakal Hafiz Konağı?
It belongs to Hafız Rüştü Efendi, nicknamed Portakal Hafız, who joined the Ottoman Chamber of Deputies as the İzmit Deputy. It was built in the late 19th century. Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk came to İzmit in 1922 to meet the French journalist Cloude FARRARE and stayed in this mansion.
Where is Portakal Hafiz Konağı?
Portakal Hafiz Konağı is in İzmit, Kocaeli.
How long does it take to visit Portakal Hafiz Konağı?
The suggested visit time for Portakal Hafiz Konağı is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Portakal Hafiz Konağı?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Portakal Hafiz Konağı; the closest are Hüseyin Paşa Camii / İzmit, Baç Çinarli Camii, Pertev Mehmet Paşa Camisi Ve Külliyesi.
Is Portakal Hafiz Konağı on the way anywhere, and which route?
Portakal Hafiz Konağı lies 8 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.