Destination
Ilgarini Mağarası
It is possible to reach the cave, which is 858 metres long and 250 metres deep, with a walk of approximately 1,5-2 hours from the village. However, a local guide must definitely be taken against the danger of getting lost in the dense forest area. Inside the cave, many stalactites and stalagmites can be found, and chapels, tombs and cisterns belonging to the Late Roman and Byzantine periods can also be seen.
Ilgarini Mağarası and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Nature
Good for
- Nature break
Suggested visit:45 minutes
The cave, which is 858 metres long and 250 metres deep, can be reached by a walk of approximately 1.5-2 hours from the village. However, a local guide must definitely be hired against the danger of getting lost in the dense forest area. Inside the cave, many stalactites and stalagmites can be found, as well as chapels, tombs and cisterns belonging to the Late Roman and Byzantine periods.
Source: Kastamonu Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. Kastamonu Guide. (2015)
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Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Ilgarini Mağarası sits within Pınarbaşı, Kastamonu. The toroti catalogue holds 35 described stops across Kastamonu, 4 of them in Pınarbaşı.
The nearest stop is Valla Kanyonu, 8.5 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Ilgarini Mağarası?
- It is possible to reach the cave, which is 858 metres long and 250 metres deep, with a walk of approximately 1,5-2 hours from the village. However, a local guide must definitely be taken against the danger of getting lost in the dense forest area. Inside the cave, many stalactites and stalagmites can be found, and chapels, tombs and cisterns belonging to the Late Roman and Byzantine periods can also be seen.
- Where is Ilgarini Mağarası?
- Ilgarini Mağarası is in Pınarbaşı, Kastamonu.
- How long does it take to visit Ilgarini Mağarası?
- The suggested visit time for Ilgarini Mağarası is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Ilgarini Mağarası?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ilgarini Mağarası; the closest are Valla Kanyonu, Küre Dağları Milli Parkı, Ilica Şelalesi.