Kastamonu Castle Claimed

The castle is approximately 120 meters above the city; Being very easy in terms of transportation makes Kastamonu the best place to watch from a panoramic perspective. Inside the castle, there are cisterns, dungeons, escape tunnels and the tomb called "Bayraklı Sultan".

Kastamonu joined the Ottoman Empire after Fatih Sultan Mehmet captured this city along with Sinop in 1460 and abolished the Candaroğulları principality. Kastamonu benefited greatly during the War of Independence as it was the most reliable region in terms of logistical support.

It is one of the symbolic monuments of the city. It was founded on the west side, on naturally rocky terrain. It was first built by the Komnenos Dynasty in the 12th century during the Byzantine period.

According to a common rumor; During the conquest of Kastamonu Castle by the Turks, Byzantine Tekfuru's beautiful daughter Moni falls in love with the handsome Turkish commander. He announces his passion through his nanny and hands over the keys to the castle gate to the commander who responds.

Yunus Mürebbi was buried in the western bastion of Kastamonu Castle, where he was martyred. Today, the Turkish flag with the crescent and star flies proudly over his grave. Yunus Mürebbi's heroism and loyalty have an important place in the history of Kastamonu and Turkey.

Just as almost all of the twenty-four Oghuz tribes settled around Kastamonu, Turkish tribes such as Alpı, Alpağut, Danişmendli, Kıpçak, Karluk, Çiğil, Yağma also settled in Kastamonu.

Mamure Castle in Mersin, which has hosted many civilizations from the Romans to the Karamanids and is among the largest castles in Turkey with an area of ​​23 thousand 500 square meters, is the center of attention with its magnificent structure.

Banduma.
Kuyu Kebab
Potato Trotters
Simit Tiridi.
Bread with meat.
Sour Rice.
İnebolu Simit.
Kastamonu Pastrami

However, currently only the inner castle, which was restored during the Candarid period, is partially standing. The size of the castle from north to south is 155 meters (509 ft) and its width is 30 meters (98 ft) (narrowest) and 50 meters (160 ft) (widest). There are 15 bastions in the castle and a secret passage leading to the outer castle.

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Our first stop in Kastamonu, where we went to visit the city center, was Kastamonu Castle. Since we went early in the morning, there was no one there. It was quiet and calm. The view of the city center is very beautiful and satisfying.

We brought Kastamonu bald bagels and thermos tea with us to have our breakfast. There are no facilities around the castle, except for a few souvenir stalls.

To summarize, we enjoyed the view and location well enough, but it would be much better to improve the landscaping of the castle and provide it with a few facilities that meet at least basic needs.

The city view is extraordinary, you can see the view from all sides, and if you look at the castle from the opposite side at night, the lighting of the castle offers a very beautiful view. There is a tunnel closed with a grill inside.