Travel guide

Kastamonu

Kastamonu is an Ottoman town surrounded by forests in the western Black Sea. Its old houses, mosques and bazaar are the centrepiece, while Ilgaz, Daday and the surrounding valleys offer hiking and fresh air.

Black Sea 379,934 20 Districts on the coast 1 UNESCO

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Why visit

Kastamonu

AbanaHorma KanyonuValla KanyonuÇatak KanyonuIlıca ŞelalesiKastamonu KalesiEvkaya MezarlarıMahmut Bey Camisi

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO sites and what they mean

Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval AnatoliaCultural · 2023

Top attractions

Abana Read more

Horma Kanyonu Read more

Valla Kanyonu Read more

Çatak Kanyonu Read more

Ilıca Şelalesi Read more

Kastamonu Kalesi Read more

Evkaya Mezarları Read more

Mahmut Bey Camisi Read more

Local flavours

Devrekani Hindi Banduması · local specialtyDaday Etli Ekmeği · local specialtyKara Çorba · local specialtyEcevit Çorbası · local specialtyÇekme Helva · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Cide Sarı YazmaKastamonu SimidiEvrenye BıçağıŞimşir KaşıkPınar BebekÇekme HelvaTosya Çakısıİhsangazi Siyez BulguruSarımsakPastırma

Museums

Livapaşa Konağı, Etnografya MüzesiKastamonu Arkeoloji MüzesiKastamonu Kent Tarihi MüzesiKurtuluşa Giden Yolda İnebolu Kent Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Kastamonu Evlilik GelenekleriKastamonu Yöresel KıyafetlerKastamonu İsminin EfsanesiSofra Bezi Baskısı

Outdoor activities

Kış Sporları (kar Kayağı), Ilgaz Kış Sporları Turizm MerkeziBitki (flora) GözlemciliğiDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), İstiklal YoluAt BiniciliğiIlgaz Kış Sporları Turizm Merkeziİstiklal Yolu

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Kastamonu Evlilik GelenekleriKastamonu İsminin EfsanesiKastamonu DokumalarıKastamonu Çocuk OyunlarıBayraklı Sultan EfsanesiKastamonu Seyirlik OyunlarıZelzele Destanı

7 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Kadıoğlu Konak Uğurlu Konakları İksir Resort Town Daday Gölköy Yaşam Resort

42 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 21 records.

Şadıbey ÇiftliğiBarış Atlı Turizm (daday)Kurşunlu Han HotelŞerife Bacı Apart OtelFerko Ilgaz Mountain Hotel & ResortDoğramacı Otel (tosya)

Districts and neighbourhoods

Abana4,474 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

253 Streets

Ağlı3,176 Population · 10 Neighbourhoods

221 Streets

Araç18,121 Population · 6 Neighbourhoods

623 Streets

Azdavay7,266 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

458 Streets

Bozkurt9,250 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

328 Streets

Cide22,496 Population · 16 Neighbourhoods

530 Streets

Çatalzeytin7,185 Population · 2 Neighbourhoods

303 Streets

Daday7,736 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

401 Streets

Devrekani12,033 Population · 8 Neighbourhoods

612 Streets

Doğanyurt5,057 Population · 2 Neighbourhoods

147 Streets

Hanönü4,286 Population · 3 Neighbourhoods

215 Streets

İhsangazi4,976 Population · 10 Neighbourhoods

222 Streets

İnebolu19,678 Population · 14 Neighbourhoods

641 Streets

Küre5,108 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

227 Streets

Merkez158,953 Population · 20 Neighbourhoods

1,651 Streets

Pınarbaşı5,782 Population · 6 Neighbourhoods

283 Streets

+ 4 Districts

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

KFS

Kastamonu Havalimanı · Pınarbaşı

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0366 214 22 18

iktm37@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies89
Hospitals15
Police6
Taxi0

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

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Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.