Things to Do in İhsangazi: 3 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in İhsangazi

• 1 Historic
• 1 Ancient City
• 1 Nature

While you are in İhsangazi, you can also see the highlights of Kastamonu province. These places are in other districts.

• Kastamonu Castle — Standing on a rock about 860 metres high south-west of the city centre, the castle is believed to have been built in the 10th century by the Byzantine Komnenos family and was repaired in the Candaroğulları period.
• Kasabaköy Mahmut Bey Mosque — Built in 1366 in the Candaroğulları period in the village of Kasaba, 18 km from Kastamonu, the mosque is known as the "Nail-less Mosque" because no metal nails were used in its wooden roof.
• Nasrullah Mosque — Built in 1506 by Kadı Nasrullah in the reign of Bayezid II, with its square, ablution fountain and bridge it has the character of a complex; it is the largest mosque in the city from the Ottoman period and its symbol.
• Kastamonu Archaeology Museum — In the former Committee of Union and Progress club building, a work of the architect Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, the museum displays finds from the Hittite to the Ottoman period.
• Valla Canyon — At Pınarbaşı, the canyon cut through the Küre Mountains by the Devrekani Stream is about 12 km long and 800 metres deep, among the deepest canyons in Türkiye.
• Küre Mountains National Park — A national park on the Kastamonu–Bartın border protecting the canyons, caves and old-growth forests of the Western Black Sea karst belt; the Horma Canyon walking trail and Ilgarini Cave are the best-known stops.

Practical Information for Visiting İhsangazi

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn

Places to visit

3 places

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  İhsangazi Ekşili Pilavı (sour pilaf)

  İhsangazi Ekşili Pilavı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 17 September 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 892). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: İhsangazi Municipality.

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  Etli Ekmek

  Minced meat spread over thin dough and baked in a stone oven. This dish holds an important place on local tables and is prepared using traditional recipes. It can be tasted in its most authentic form at local markets and home restaurants.

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  Mantı

  Small pieces of dough filled with minced meat and boiled. Prepared using recipes passed down through generations, this dish is part of the region's culinary culture.

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  Siyez bulguru (einkorn bulgur)

  A siyez bulgur festival is held in İhsangazi every year at the end of August.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of İhsangazi

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  Village Life Culture

  İhsangazi is a small district that keeps traditional Black Sea village life alive. This tradition is passed down from generation to generation as an important part of the local cultural identity.

Local Products

• İhsangazi Balı — Flower honey from İhsangazi's forest areas, known for its natural character.

Economy

İhsangazi's economy rests on agriculture and livestock farming. Sheep and cattle farming are important sources of livelihood. The district also has beekeeping and forestry activities.

How to Get to İhsangazi

İhsangazi is 25 km from Kastamonu. Minibus services run from Kastamonu.

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İhsangazi: Frequently Asked Questions

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Other Districts of Kastamonu

• Kastamonu Central District 5 places Kastamonu Castle, Kastamonu Archaeology Museum and Nasrullah Camii ve Meydanı
• Abana 5 places Hacıveli Canyon, Abana Beach and Abana Harbour
• Ağlı 2 places Ağlı Plateaus and Ağlı Historic Mosque
• Araç 5 places Araç Castle, Araç Plateaus and Araç Çayı Valley
• Azdavay 6 places Küre Dağları National Park, Aşıklar Bridge and Çatak Canyon
• Bozkurt 2 places Bozkurt Beach and Bozkurt Forests
• Cide 5 places Gideros Cove, Ginolu Beach and Cide Castle
• Çatalzeytin 3 places Çatalzeytin Beach, Çatalzeytin Forests and Cinolis (Ginolu) Ancient Settlement
• Daday 4 places Daday Forests, Daday Castle and Daday Tarihi Çarşı
• Devrekani 11 places Devrekani Stream Valley, Devrekani Castle and Devrekani Historic Mosque
• Doğanyurt 2 places Doğanyurt Coast and Doğanyurt Forests
• Hanönü 4 places Hanönü Castle, Hanönü Forests and Hanönü Tarihi Hanı
• İnebolu 9 places İnebolu Historic Houses, İnebolu Castle and İnebolu Seafront
• Küre 4 places Küre Dağları National Park, Ilıca Waterfall and Küre Bakır Madeni Ruins
• Pınarbaşı 9 places Ilıca Waterfall, Pınarbaşı Plateaus and Pınarbaşı Springs
• Seydiler 5 places Seyyid Zülfikar Mosque, Seydiler Forests and Seydiler Plateaus
• Şenpazar 11 places Şehriban Canyon, Değirmenbaşı Spring and Şenpazar Plateaus
• Taşköprü 5 places Pompeiopolis Ancient City, Taş Köprü and Taşköprü Castle
• Tosya 3 places Tosya Castle, Tosya Tarihi Çarşı and Gavur Kayalıkları