Taşköprü district, Kastamonu, Turkey

Places to visit near Taşköprü

Taşköprü is a town in Taşköprü district, Kastamonu, Turkey, home to about 17,491 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 mosques & dargahs, 32 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kastamonu ılıca Şelalesi (49 km), Martyr Şerife Bacı Monument (49 km) and Nasrullah Camii (49 km).

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Taşköprü, Kastamonu
Taşköprü, Taşköprü district, Kastamonu, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Taşköprü at a glance

Location
Taşköprü district, Kastamonu, Turkey
Population
about 17,491
Coordinates
41.5098° N, 34.2141° E
Places within 50 km
94 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Taşköprü

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Taşköprü: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Taşköprü, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Taşköprü

84 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taşköprü. The closest is Büyükgüney Tepesi (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Taşköprü

48 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Taşköprü. The closest is Taş Cami (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Taşköprü

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taşköprü. The closest is Deveci Sultan Türbesi (49 km); the best-known is Martyr Şerife Bacı Monument (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Taşköprü

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Taşköprü. The closest is Kabalar Göleti (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Taşköprü

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Taşköprü. The closest is Pınarbaşı Ilıca Şelalesi (47 km); the best-known is Kastamonu ılıca Şelalesi (49 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Taşköprü

6 museums within 100 km of Taşköprü. The closest is İsmail Bey Külliyesi (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Taşköprü

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taşköprü
  2. 10 km Kabalar Göleti · lake, Taşköprü
  3. 6 km Öztürbe Tepesi · viewpoint, Taşköprü
  4. 12 km Büyükgüney Tepesi · viewpoint, Taşköprü
  5. 18 km Karadere Barajı · lake, Taşköprü
  6. 7 km Çıngal Dağı · viewpoint, Taşköprü
  7. 17 km Back to Taşköprü

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taşköprü by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2284Büyükgüney Tepesi (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2648Taş Cami (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3242Deveci Sultan Türbesi (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Kabalar Göleti (10 km)
    Waterfalls210Pınarbaşı Ilıca Şelalesi (47 km)
    Museums56İsmail Bey Külliyesi (49 km)
    Other attractions25Zımbıllı Tepesi Höyüğü (1 km)
    Beaches & coast05Güllüsu Burnu (61 km)
    Caves12İnaltı Mağarası (48 km)
    Treks01İstiklal Yolu (56 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Ilgaz Mountain National Park (79 km)

    Taşköprü: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taşköprü?

    Zımbıllı Tepesi Höyüğü (attraction, about 1 km), Kabalar Göleti (lake, about 10 km), Büyükgüney Tepesi (viewpoint, about 14 km), Öztürbe Tepesi (viewpoint, about 15 km), Karadere Barajı (lake, about 17 km), Çıngal Dağı (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Taşköprü?

    94 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 mosques & dargahs, 32 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taşköprü?

    Büyükgüney Tepesi, about 14 km by road; Öztürbe Tepesi (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Taşköprü?

    Taş Cami, about 1 km by road; Karasait Cami (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Taşköprü?

    Deveci Sultan Türbesi, about 49 km by road; İsmail Bey Medresesi (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taşköprü?

    Start in Taşköprü, visit Kabalar Göleti, then Öztürbe Tepesi, then Büyükgüney Tepesi, then Karadere Barajı, then Çıngal Dağı, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taşköprü?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Taşköprü

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Taşköprü’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Taşköprü on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.