Kastamonu Castle

The castle stands on a rocky outcrop at 860 meters elevation, featuring 15 bastions and walls extending 155 meters from north to south.

Manuel Erotikos Komnenos, a Byzantine commander, established the fortress in the 10th century, naming it Kastra Komnenon, which later evolved into Kastamonu.

The castle structure incorporates architectural elements from multiple periods, including Byzantine foundations and modifications from Seljuk and Ottoman eras.

The municipality completed partial restoration work in 2005 to stabilize and preserve the remaining structures of the inner castle section.

A secret passage connects the inner fortification to the outer castle area, demonstrating the strategic military engineering of medieval times.

Location: Kastamonu

GPS coordinates: 41.37444,33.76972

Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:04