Kastamonu Şehir Merkezi

Kastamonu is the city center of Kastamonu province located in the Black Sea Region of the Republic of Turkey. The city is located in the Karaçomak Stream valley, a branch of Gökırmak, and has an altitude of 774 meters above sea level. Kastamonu, also known as the city of saints, is one of the oldest cities in Anatolia, and has many historical artifacts from the ancient age and the Turkish-Islamic period. Kastamonu Castle, Atabey Mosque, Şeyh Şaban-ı Veli Tomb, Yanık Sultan Tomb, Nasrullah Mosque, clock tower and many other historical artifacts are present. Mahmut Bey Mosque, which was built as a nail-free structure architecture, is also here. Kastamonu city center also has the first "City History Museum" opened in Türkiye. Kastamonu Clock Tower was built in 1885 by Abdurrahman Nureddin Pasha, one of the Governors of Kastamonu, on the slope to the east of the city during the reign of Sultan II. Abdülhamit. The clock of the tower was also brought from Europe. The dessert called halva and Kastamonu garlic made in Kastamonu are famous throughout the country. #turkey #kastamonu #stonebridge #placestovisit #trip #travel