- 9 Mahmut Bey Mosque is a remarkable wooden mosque built in 1366, in the village of Kasaba 17 km northwest of Kastamonu. No nails were used (hence its nickname Çivisiz Cami, "the nailless mosque"), so its elaborately carved pieces were cleverly slotted into position and the surfaces dyed. Kasaba is now a tiny place but was once a substantial town, a secondary seat of the Candaroğlu dynasty until they were ousted by the Ottomans, and right up to the 20th century its population exceeded 20,000. The mosque is one of five in Anatolia inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List; it's generally accessible in daylight hours. To get here take the road towards Daday as far as Göçen, then follow the lane north for 3 km. A dolmuş would get you to Göçen.
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Plan a trip to Kastamonu, Turkey — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Ismail Bey Mosque, Nasrullah Mosque, Clock Tower, Kastamonu Castle.
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- Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Private airport and city transfers for Kastamonu — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
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- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.