KASTAMONU

'Kastamonu' (Greek: ''Κασταμόνου'') is the capital district of the Kastamonu Province, Turkey. It has a population of 103,340 (2000 census), and an area of 1482 km². It is located to the south of the province.
Near the city (approximately 10 miles) is the village of Kasaba with an important mosque, the Mahmut Bey mosque, from 1366, built in the Seljuk tradition. It is considered to be one of the finest wooden mosques in Turkey. The door has excellent woodcarving.

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Kastamonu History

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Kastamonu History

It was assumed to be founded 18th century BC. The town is know as Timonion during Roman rule. Within the region, Romans founded a city of Paphlagonia at the town Taşköprü which is nowadays famous for its garlic production.
The Dress Code Revolution started at Kastamonu by Ataturk on August,23 1925. Ataturk made his historical speech concerning about the "Hat and Dress Revolution" in 1925 at his visit to Kastamonu at Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi building. The building is now used as Archeological Museum. The materials used by Ataturk in his Kastamonu visit are also exhibited in the museum.

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★ Kastamonu weather forecast information

★ http://www.kastamonum.com Photographs

★ http://www.kastamonupostasi.com Kastamonu Postası

★ http://www.kastamonuspor.com Kastamonuspor