Sari-Cham forests, full of pure oxygen, Kouri Mountains, is a canvas made by the Creator, Glory be to God, that is filled with greenery and nature. Its view from the top in winter is an amazing mosaic that blends white and green, as well as the snow-covered Fala Valley in a magical panoramic view.
Kastamonu is distinguished by the beauty and diversity of its architecture, because many civilizations colonized it, from the undulating plains of greenery to the tops of the mountains covered by dense forests, and from the awe of nature to the serenity of the flute in the forests and valleys, from waterfalls to cold water springs, from the majesty of the mo...
There are many camping areas in the national park. Ilica waterfall is mostly visited and the neighboring camping area is preferred. In the national parks, wild animals, plants, flowers, trees, bulbs, fruits, branches, roots, stones, soil, etc., cannot be collected and transported outside the national park.
The house of Badi Al-Zaman Saeed Al-Nursi, the house in which Norsey lived for 7 years, and his life was in prison and exile. Norsi, the leader of the Nur group, who was known to be the most important Islamic scholar of his time and the author of the treatise entitled The Message of Light, was placed in this house directly opposite him after he had stayed at...
The Bay of Cedrus, the paradise of Kastamonu, was used as a shipyard and shelter in ancient times, taken from Genoa. The bay reveals the most beautiful coastline of the western Black Sea in all its glory, almost reminiscent of the Aegean Gulf in appearance. The water is clean with a narrow section opening to the very calm sea. You can choose the hotels and h...
Kasapa, a charming village in Kastamonu, draws attention to the fact that it houses the Mahmud Bey Mosque, which is the first and only business in the world. We recommend seeing this mosque, and it is one of the rarest examples of woodworking.
Lake Without Bottom Natural Park, registered as a nature park by the Ministry in 2011, covers an area of five hectares. It is located within the boundaries of the village of Sheftler, in the Tosia region, in the Kastamonu district in the Western Black Sea region.
Loach Valley, which is a paradise and one of the pristine places in the Kure Mountains, twenty-nine different species of plants are seen in the world that only grow in Loach Valley. Loach Valley is classified as a national park. It is a place frequented by those who love taking pictures, rafting, canoeing and trekking.
The complex is located in Ismail Bay district in the center of Kastamonu and was built by Ismail Bey, the last ruler of Kandaroglari. Within the complex there are buildings like a mosque, a mausoleum, a school, a hostel, a bathroom, and a library. The beauty inn and the school, which youll see the most impressive art, have been restored and are used as the c...
Elixir Town Resort, located in a natural environment, the wooden palace, which has doors on both sides, has an area of 1,200 square meters. The palace, which is a historical landmark of the second degree, has been restored according to its origin, and is decorated with monuments of the period. Wooden stairs can be accessed on each floor of the palace.
Elgaz Mountains are the highest mountain massif in the western Black Sea region. Jebel Elgaz has unique natural beauty due to its rich vegetation. The mountains have a dense woodland structure covered in tree species dominated by beautiful and unique Scottish pines, pines and spruces, and vary from skirts to crests. This forest structure and location is supp...
Hurma Canyon, an ideal location worth visiting in the area with its natural beauty. There are natural areas for walking and resting in the valley. A 7-kilometer route has been planned to reach Ilija Waterfall. A favorite of photography enthusiasts, giant stone boilers will impress you, but I have to mention that they are also dangerous.
Its construction was completed in 1924. The library was used as a library after its construction, it was later used for various purposes such as the province and the gendarmerie, and Governor Faten Bey opened the library, in 1925, it consists of two floors. It was restored in 2002 after it attained the qualifications of the National Library in 1916 and opene...
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...
