STORIES
From canyons to historic streetsWelcome.
In Kastamonu, the historical structures of the city centre and the nature around the canyon complement each other. Areas such as Horma and Valla are on different routes from the city center. Pairing a city walk with a separate day of nature allows you to explore both sides of the province.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Kastamonu · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Horma Kanyonu
Horma Canyon is located in the Pınarbaşı district of Kastamonu. One of the richest places in Turkey in terms of canyons and caves, the Orb Mountains National...Read the official guide
Valla Kanyonu
Valla Canyon is located in Pınarbaşı district of Kastamonu. The Orbular Mountains National...Read the official guide
Kastamonu Kalesi
As one of the main landmarks of Kastamonu, the castle stands like a crown from the city's highest point, a main rock mass west of the city.Read the official guide
Abana
The total coastline of Abana to the Black Sea is 11 km and its area is 33 km. The highest place in the district is 300 m altitude.Read the official guide
Atatürk Ve Şerife Bacı Anıtı
Şerife Bacı kWho is it? Şerife Bacı represents the heroic Turkish woman who carried ammunition from Inebolu to Kastamonu in the Battle of Kurutulus. Şerife Bacı...Read the official guide
Çatak Kanyonu
Çatak Canyon, one of the most important tourism values of Kastamonu, is 7 kilometers away from the center. 6 kilometers by car and 1 km by mountain...Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Kastamonu in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Kastamonu — another layer to explore.
Kastamonu · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationKastamonu food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Kastamonu cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Kastamonu · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
HORMA KANYONU · VALLA KANYONU
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Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Kastamonu Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Black Sea / Other stories.
Black SeaAmasya
A time travel along the greenery
Black SeaArtvin
Valleys, lakes, stone structures
Black SeaBolu
Roads through the forest
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.