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Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı
Who is Selim Sırrı Paşa? Selim Sırrı Paşa, the first Traveling Inspector General of Road Works of the Ottoman State, was appointed mutasarrıf of İzmit in 1888. Since he had been trained in Public Works, he accelerated road construction during his term as mutasarrıf of İzmit. The chaussée from İzmit Station to Taraklı, which took 18 hours, is his work. He had the plane trees planted along the railway, which are a characteristic feature of İzmit, during this time.
Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı sits within İzmit, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 37 of them in İzmit.
The nearest stop is Pembe Köşk, 50 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 8.6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı?
- Who is Selim Sırrı Paşa? Selim Sırrı Paşa, the first Traveling Inspector General of Road Works of the Ottoman State, was appointed mutasarrıf of İzmit in 1888. Since he had been trained in Public Works, he accelerated road construction during his term as mutasarrıf of İzmit. The chaussée from İzmit Station to Taraklı, which took 18 hours, is his work. He had the plane trees planted along the railway, which are a characteristic feature of İzmit, during this time.
- Where is Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı?
- Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı is in İzmit, Kocaeli.
- How long does it take to visit Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı?
- The suggested visit time for Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı; the closest are Pembe Köşk, Yumurtaci Cami / İzmit, Tarihi Kapanca Sokak.
- Is Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Selim Sirri Paşa Konağı lies 8.6 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.