Kastamonu, which is known for its natural beauties as well as its historical beauties, has both historical and natural spots to be seen. Especially with its canyons and national park it is frequently visited by nature, hiking, picnic, camping and canyon hiking lovers.
Kastamonu Castle
Built on a 110-meter-high hill, the castle was built by the Kommens in the 12th century. Architectural traces of different periods can be seen on the castle, whose construction began at the end of the Middle Ages. There are 15 bastions and towers on the castle for security purposes. Inside the castle, there is a passage to take refuge against sieges and to supply the need for external supplies. The castle has been repaired and maintained in 2005 and gained a lot of visitors and touristic value.
Evkaya Tombs
The rock tombs in Kastamonu city centre were formed by carving an 8-meter rock block. Although there is no certain information about the rock tombs, some sources state that it was built as an open-air temple in the early 7th century BC. Potnea Theron (Goddess of Animals Judge) is depicted on the front of the building.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Küre Mountains National Park
Küre Mountains National Park, which has a wide area of 37 thousand hectares, is located in Bahçelievler neighbourhood of Azdavay district. There are canyons and caves in the park as well as areas for hiking, rock climbing and skiing. Küre Mountains National Park, which has a spectacular natural beauty has won PAN Park Certificate in 2012 with its management and environmental planning and thus became the 13th PAN Park in Europe and the first PAN Park of Turkey. Transportation to the Küre Mountains is provided by renting a car or by private vehicles.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Valla Canyon
Located within the borders of Küre Mountains, the natural wonder Valla canyon is 100 km away from Kastamonu and 26 km away from Pınarbaşı and is located within the boundaries of Muratbaşı village. With its high rocky cliffs between 800 and 1200 meters, Valla Canyon is the second deepest canyon in the world and has a length of 12 km. In the canyon, there are natural waterfalls and ponds as well as trails for those who want to take pictures of nature, and there is also a track for rafting lovers. The canyon is very difficult to pass through and those without suitable equipment and without professional guides are not allowed to pass.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Horma Canyon
Horma Canyon, which is 5 km away from Pınarbaşı district centre, is one of the 6 canyons in Kastamonu. In the area where the canyon is located, there are specially designed natural walking areas and resting points. Zara creek passing through the canyon forms the Ilıca waterfall at the end of the canyon. The canyon offers a unique opportunity for hiking lovers, and for those who want to photograph nature. Due to its geographical structure, it is very dangerous to pass through the canyon and there are walking platforms only for those who want to walk. The 4 km long Horma canyon is reached by passing through the gate of Küre Mountain National Parks on the road from Pınarbaşı district to Ilıca waterfall.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Çatak Canyon and Glass Terrace
The canyon is 90 km away from the centre of Kastamonu and 7 km away from the town of Azdavay.The canyon can be reached by a 6 km drive from Azdavay and a 1 km hiking trail. Opened in 2017, 450 meters high glass terrace offers a magnificent view of the 7 km-part of the canyon and the Devrekani creek. Çatak Canyon, which is the area most visited by hiking and photography lovers in this region, is entered for a small fee between 09:00 and 18:00.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Ilica Waterfall
Waterfall, which is within the boundaries of Ilıca village, 12 km away from Pınarbaşı district of Kastamonu, is poured into a natural pond from a height of 15 meters. There are facilities for those who want to stay near the waterfall, which has a magnificent view and is a wonder of nature, as well as areas suitable for picnicking. You can drive up to the waterfall with cars.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Ilgaz Mountains National Park
Ilgaz Mountains, declared a national park in 1976, is one of the most visited spots for nature and ski lovers in winter months. In the national park located within the borders of Çankırı and Kastamonu province, there are dozens of endemic plants, hundreds of different tree species and wild animals. Within the national park area, there are hiking, photography tours, botanical tours, wildlife observation tours, bird watching and skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing options in winter months. There are also facilities to meet the needs of visitors in the national park for eating, drinking and accommodation. National Park which is 50 km from Kastamonu can be reached via Kastamonu-Ilgaz highway
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