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Kastamonu Kalesi

The castle stands like a crown over the city from its highest point, as one of Kastamonu’s main symbols. Located on a main rock mass in the west of the city, the castle was built by the Komnenos in the 12th century A.D. Of the original structure, only the inner castle section has survived to the present day.

Kastamonu merkez, Kastamonu

Kastamonu Kalesi and 6 places around it

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Kastamonu Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Kastamonu Kalesi sits within Kastamonu merkez, Kastamonu. The toroti catalogue holds 35 described stops across Kastamonu, 20 of them in Kastamonu merkez.

The nearest stop is Evkaya Mezarları, 330 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Bolu – Kastamonu route passes 1.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Evkaya Mezarları330 m to the southwestYakupağa Külliyesi340 m to the northeastKastamonu Arkeoloji Müzesi450 m to the eastArkeoloji Müzesi470 m to the eastŞeyh Şabanı Veli Külliyesi500 m to the westLivapaşa Konağı - Etnografya Müzesi530 m to the east

Routes that pass close by

Bolu – Kastamonu1.7 km

Frequently asked

What is Kastamonu Kalesi?
The castle stands like a crown over the city from its highest point, as one of Kastamonu’s main symbols. Located on a main rock mass in the west of the city, the castle was built by the Komnenos in the 12th century A.D. Of the original structure, only the inner castle section has survived to the present day.
Where is Kastamonu Kalesi?
Kastamonu Kalesi is in Kastamonu merkez, Kastamonu.
How long does it take to visit Kastamonu Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Kastamonu Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Kastamonu Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kastamonu Kalesi; the closest are Evkaya Mezarları, Yakupağa Külliyesi, Kastamonu Arkeoloji Müzesi.
Is Kastamonu Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Kastamonu Kalesi lies 1.7 km from the Bolu – Kastamonu route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.