Travel Guides for Kastamonu

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Walking Tours in Kastamonu

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Food and highlights

What to see in Kastamonu and why you would come.

Best single building

A wooden-columned mosque from 1366, one of the five inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023.

Where: The Mahmut Bey Mosque at Kasaba village.

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Best canyon

The province’s most accessible canyon, with a boardwalk and glass terrace; Valla is for looking from the rim, not crossing.

Where: The Horma canyon at Pinarbasi.

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Best city walk

The timber-house quarters below the castle, with one mansion open as a museum so you can see inside.

Where: Akmescit-Atabeygazi and the Liva Pasha mansion.

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Kastamonu Planning FAQ

What can I find on the Kastamonu page?

The Kastamonu page brings together the city overview, 4K walking-tour videos, travel guides and route-planning links in one place.

Are the Kastamonu walking videos useful for planning a trip?

While the Kastamonu video package is being expanded, the city overview and guide links can still help with trip planning.

How should I use Kastamonu articles and videos together?

Read the travel guide first for route context, then watch the related walking tours on a larger screen to understand the street-level experience.