Kastamonu

From Turkey Travel Guide

Kastamonu

Kastamonu by marmaduk

Coordinates 41°31′N 33°41′E

area

13108 km² (5,061/sq mi.)

elevation

904 m. (2,966 ft.)

population

322759

calling code

(+90) 366

website

http://www.kastamonu.gov.tr/

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Location of Kastamonu within Turkey.

Kastamonu is a city in the Black Sea Region of Turkey.

[edit] History

During the Roman period, Kastamonu was known as "Timonion". Back then Romans founded a city of Paphlagonia at the town Taşköprü which is now a district of Kastamonu province and famous for its garlic production.

After Turkish Republic was set up, Kastamonu hosted a historical moment on August 23, 1925 when Atatürk started the Dress Code Revolution as part of new revolutions. He made a speech in the Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi building which is now Archeological Museum.

[edit] Navigation

Located in Black Sea Coast, Kastamonu is surrounded with Sinop on the east, Çorum on the southeast, Çankırı on the south, Karabük and Bartın on the west and Black Sea on the north.

[edit] Getting there

[edit] By plane

No airport.

[edit] By train

No train station.

[edit] By car

There are highway connections to Kastamonu from every direction and therefore the city has easy access.

[edit] By bus

There are buses from every direction in Turkey. The bus terminal can be reached via phone numbers +90(366)214 1212 and +90(366)214 6412.

[edit] By boat

Kastamonu has sea side but there are no sea transportation except private boats.

[edit] Getting around

[edit] By car

You can take a taxi in town or drive by private car.

[edit] By public transport

There are municipality buses, public buses and minibuses running in and around the city with cheap fares.

[edit] By foot

The city center can be covered by walking. It's better to walk in the center to discover the bazaar and the soul of the city.

[edit] By bike

Biking friendly city.

[edit] Weather

In Kastamonu the weather conditions are effected by typical terrestrial climate where winters are generally rainy, spring and autumun are very cold and summers are very hot and dry.

[edit] See

There is the famous Byzantine castle from 12th century and it's like the symbol of Kastamonu.

The 13th century Atabey Mosque and the Ibni Neccar Mosque are interesting to see.

There are renovated old houses in Kastamonu with interesting styles that are worth seeing.

[edit] Do

Visit the Ilgaz National Park which is located 63 kms south of Kastamonu. It is a perfect destination for mountaineering and skiing. The Ilgaz Mountain is 2587 m. high and has great view.

See the Kızılırmak river.

Enjoy the beaches of Inebolu and Cide districts and discover the nature around the region.

[edit] Eat

Some of the popular restaurants are:

Kekik Restaurant: Plevne St. No:30 Phone: +90 (366) 212 9888

Eflanili Konağı: Gazi Paşa St No:1 Phone: +90 (452) 433 6665 http://www.eflanilikonagi.com

Try local dishes such as çemen, mancar, tarhana çorbası, banduma, tirit, ıslama, çekme helvası, anakız pilavı, tirit, pırasa dolması, paça, simit tiridi, ballı güllaç, burma çörek and ekşili bulgur pilavı.

[edit] Drink

You should try the famous local juices of rose hip (kuşburnu) and apple (elma).

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid-Range

Idrisoglu Hotel [1] is nice and small hotel located on Cumhuriyet Caddesi,No:18 in Kastamonu. Its phone numbers are +90(366)214 1757 and +90(366)214 2610. You can email at info@idrisogluotel.com for reservations, too.

Serender Park Hotel [2] is located in Olukbaşı district, next to Orman Bölge Müdürlüğü and can be reached via phone numbers +90(366)212 8912, +90(366)212 8924 or email info@serenderparkotel.com.

Kastamonu Ergün Hotel [3] is located in Topçuoğlu Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi, No:16 and can be reached via phone number +90(366)212 0096 or e-mail info@kastamonuotel.com.

Kastamonu Büyük Hotel [4] has 80 orooms and 172 beds of capacity. Its phone numbers are +90(366)212 3627 and +90(366)212 6805.

[edit] Upscale

[edit] Work

The economy is based on agriculture, livestock, tourism and industry. For foreigners a valid work permit is a must for legal purposes.

[edit] Learn

Kastamonu University [5] has different departments and programs and for further information you can call +90(366)215 0905.

[edit] Keep connected

[edit] Internet

There are several internet cafes in town where you can find internet services with cheap fees.

[edit] Phone

Look for the metered phones. The phone code for Kastamonu is +90(366).

[edit] Post

There are three branches of national post office PTT[6] and the main one in the town center is located in Cebrail Mahallesi, Şube Caddesi, No:3/2. Its phone number is +90(366)214 1415.

[edit] Safety

Kastamonu City Police Department

Phone +90 (366) 215 0016

http://www.kastamonu.pol.tr

Just call 155 for an emergency cituation.

[edit] Stay Healthy

To call for an ambulance simply call 112

Kastamonu Devlet Hastanesi (State hospital)

Phone +90 (366) 214 1053

bilgiislem@kastamonudh.gov.tr

http://www.kastamonudh.gov.tr/

Özel Anadolu Hastanesi (Private hospital)

Phone +90 (366) 212 7878

info@ozelanadolu.com

http://www.ozelanadolu.com/

[edit] External links