Kastamonu Houses
Kastamonu, near the Black Sea, is famous for its historic homes. Some of these traditional wooden houses are more than 400 years old. Kastamonu is in the center of a region that is rich in minerals and it was famous for its copper mines. While it once was a major city, it is now known as a popular tourist destination.
The houses of Kastamonu and nearby Safranbolu are prime examples of homes that reflect the traditional Turkish architecture and influences from the late Ottoman era. The cobblestone streets and wooden home are reminders of the elegance of the past. The best neighborhoods to view these stately houses are in the old quarters of Taşköprü, Küre, Inebolu, Araç and Abana.
Kastamonu, near the Black Sea, is famous for its historic homes. Some of these traditional wooden houses are more than 400 years old. Kastamonu is in the center of a region that is rich in minerals and it was famous for its copper mines. While it once was a major city, it is now known as a popular tourist destination.
The houses of Kastamonu and nearby Safranbolu are prime examples of homes that reflect the traditional Turkish architecture and influences from the late Ottoman era. The cobblestone streets and wooden home are reminders of the elegance of the past. The best neighborhoods to view these stately houses are in the old quarters of Taşköprü, Küre, Inebolu, Araç and Abana.