Things to Do in Şenpazar: 11 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Şenpazar

• 2 Religious
• 8 Nature
• 1 Other

While you are in Şenpazar, 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 Şenpazar

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Summer months

Places to visit

11 places

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  Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread)

  Minced meat spread over thin dough is baked in a stone oven. This dish, which holds an important place at local tables, is prepared using traditional recipes. As an important part of the gastronomic identity of the district, it is a favourite of visitors.

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  Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)

  Prepared by cooking wheat and meat for a long time and then pounding them. Prepared using recipes passed down from generation to generation, this dish is an important part of the region's culinary culture. Serving it with a drizzle of melted butter is part of the tradition.

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  Islama (turkey or chicken yufka dish)

  A dish known locally in Şenpazar as ıslama; its main ingredients are yufka (sheet pastry) and turkey or chicken broth.

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  Cırık (fried dough)

  A dough dish known as cırık in Şenpazar; it is called sıkma around Daday and Kastamonu.

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  Lokma (fried dough balls in syrup)

  A dessert known as lokma in Şenpazar, made by dropping fried sıkma into thickened sugar syrup.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Şenpazar

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  Village Life Culture

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

Local Products

• Şenpazar Honey — Flower honey obtained from the forest areas of Şenpazar, known for its natural character.

Economy

The economy of Şenpazar is based on agriculture and livestock farming. Small and large livestock farming are important sources of livelihood. Beekeeping and forestry activities are also carried out in the district.

How to Get to Şenpazar

Şenpazar is 90 km from Kastamonu. Minibus services run from Kastamonu.

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Şenpazar: 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
• İhsangazi 3 places İhsangazi Castle, İhsangazi Forests and İhsangazi rock tombs
• 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
• Taşköprü 5 places Pompeiopolis Ancient City, Taş Köprü and Taşköprü Castle
• Tosya 3 places Tosya Castle, Tosya Tarihi Çarşı and Gavur Kayalıkları