The lighthouse was built by the French in the Ottoman era, so the Ottoman ruins are not visible. The lighthouse measures 82 square meters, and in 1934 the Germans added a whistle to inform the ships. The historic Kirimbi Lighthouse, which became a symbol of the War of Independence in the Black Sea region, is also mentioned in Nazim Hikmats poem titled The Ep...
The Sheikh Shaban Fili Complex, built by Murads teacher Soka Effendi; It consists of a dervish house, a mosque, a tomb, a library, Asa Soyu and a fountain. It is believed that it was built in 1490, and is a historical building registered with the Department of Foundations. The two palaces to the north of the complex were restored at a later time and work beg...
The ancient city of Pompeolis, which was founded by the Roman general Pompeius Magnus for many years, and not many ruins can be found on Earth today. But the result of archaeological excavations carried out by the Germans since 2006; Baths, markets and houses have been partially discovered.
Koilutch Cave, is the deepest point in Turkey from the cave, which is located 1190 meters from Sen Kehuli and is the widest. The two streams merge at the entrance to the cave, forming a magical cauldron and continuing their pathway in the form of a branch. The arm joins in the cave after 40-50 meters. Inside the cave you will encounter a waterfall every 100 ...
Another historical building that reveals the splendid architecture of the Ottoman Empire is the Yakubaga school complex built by Jacob Agha, treasurer of Suleiman the Magnificent in 1547; It consists of three departments: Architecture, Guest House and Elementary School. The mosque in the madrasa was built by the esteemed Yavuz teacher Sultan Selim Han Halimi...
The natural park provides the opportunity to spend a picnic accompanied by the beauty of nature, meeting all the needs of its guests such as a mini market, two restaurants, toilets, five playgrounds, a small zoo, a ready-made barbecue, 20 indoor camellias, a mosque, a mini-cafe and hundreds of picnic areas. You can enjoy the 2,000 square meter paintball cour...
Kirkpinar Lake and Plateau, which is one of the most beautiful plateaus in Turkey, is located on the slopes of Amir Gazi Hill and can attract many visitors with its richness of flora. You can do it, swim in the lake and much more.
The cave is the fourth largest cave in the world. The cave has stalactites and stalagmites, the total length of which is 850 meters. The most important of which are the remains of tombs and chapels from the Roman and Byzantine period. When you enter the cave with an arched entrance, you will see that it is divided into two branches. At the entrance, there ar...
Ibn Najar Mosque, also known as Eliguzel Mosque, is one of the oldest buildings in Kastamonu. It was built by Kandaroglu Adel Bey in the year 1335. Once you see the mosque, the first thing that catches your eye are the wooden door wings. The doors decorated with wood carving art make the impressive view of the mosque impressive. On the other hand, the Ibn al...
Yumertagi Dam Lake, built between 1978 and 1981 for irrigation purposes. A suitable place as a camping and picnic area. You can hunt and barbecue according to your interests. A bunny, fox, or roe deer that jumps of every color and a variety of trees along the trails can be a model for you. Among the trees you can find delicious kanlica mushrooms.
The plateau, located at an altitude of 1100 meters, hosts many motorsports. Sugla Plateau, of extremely remarkable nature, takes on a completely different environment with dense pine and fir trees around. There are suitable areas for both tent camps and caravan camps in the area. The Motor Crossover Championships have been held on Sugla Plateau since 2014. W...
Elijah Waterfalls, as you will encounter different beauties from every point and admire the plants and trees that they host. The sound of every drop of water will create a different rhythm and clear the rust in your ears. Adding a different atmosphere to the area, the waterfall provides a great environment for taking memorial photos. So much so, that you won...
The clock tower, built by Abd al-Rahman Nur al-Din Pasha, one of the rulers of Kastamonu between 1884-1885, the structure is impressive with its appearance. The tower clock was brought from Europe. It is 12 meters high, made of light yellow and light green cut stones, and the entrance is a round arched door. The two-storey tower opened with round and wide wi...
In 1998, it was selected as one of the priority areas in the European Forestry Areas protected by the WWF, and in 2000 it was declared a National Park. The mountains located in the western part of the Black Sea are one of the most diverse places for plants and animals. It is one of the pristine places open to the public in this region, within the boundaries ...
Mimar Vidat Tek Center for Culture and the Arts, opened in 2008, is a place that sheds light on the past. Inside is the home page of the 75th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey as a main feature of the Hats and Lace Museum, Photo Gallery. Also a set of hats and a set of weapons were temporarily purchased from the Archeology Museum for display.
Sarboninga cave is an active horizontal cave, with a total length of 662 meters, whose mission is to drain the water accumulated in the region of Sarboninga. In the cave, water flows along a fissure between the rock masses and voids with a small 3.5 meter siphon at the outlet. It cannot be said that there are many formations rich in it. Since the entrance to...
Fala Canyon is the most difficult valley to cross in Turkey by length. It has a wild structure and stands out as being its most distinctive feature. Among the steep cliffs live eagle, falcon and some wild animals. The valley, which stretches for 10 kilometers, has high rocky slopes ranging from 800-1200 meters.
Kastamonu Archaeological Museum, contains many works highlighting the past around stonework. Built in 1915 as a building for the Union and Progress Committee, converted into a museum in 1952, Ataturks possessions and photos taken during his visits to Kastamonu are displayed. The museum building was restored in 1997, and as of 2002 various arrangements have b...
Mahmud Bey Mosque, the center of interest for history lovers with a wonderful gate, the interior architecture of the mosque, built by Prince Mahmud Bey, the ruler of Kandaroglari in 1366, is completely wooden, but only gypsum was used in the mihrab. The original version of the impressive door of the mosque, whose exterior walls were built of rubble stone, is...
Chattack Canyon gazebo is approximately 450 meters high, and the glass terrace has a capacity of 250 people. You can even spot wild animals in the canyon cavity - the fourth largest in the world - using binoculars that you take with you in pristine nature. Its construction began in 2017.
Nasrallah Mosque, whose name is written on the golden pages of history as the first mosque built in the Ottoman era, is a historical building built in 1506. Cut stone and rubble were used in the construction of the mosque. The minaret of the building was built with 9 domes separate from the mosque. Another story that Nasrallah Mosque was famous for was that ...
The Rifaat Ilgaz Museum, where Rifaat Ilgaz was born, the author of the Habam category, which I think you do not know, has been restored and opened to the public as a museum after the death of the famous writer. The museum is heavily visited by visitors to the region; In addition to Rifaat Ilgazs work, his personal belongings, office, library, bed, and photo...
Kastamonu Castle, one of the most famous buildings in Kastamonu, in a wonderful location overlooking the city, was built by Komnenos in the 12th century AD as a result of the Turkish invasion. It reflects Turkish Ottoman architecture more than a medieval Byzantine castle. There are cisterns, dungeons, escape tunnels and a tomb called Sultan Bayrakli, which i...
Mount Elgaz National Park, home to wildlife such as roe, deer, wild boar, wolf, bear, and fox, thanks to the fertile waters and plants they host. A skiing center is located near this national park. The center has an 800-meter ski run, two 1500-meter lifts, and telex facilities. You can go hiking and camping in the park. You can sport fishing in this schedule...
