Mahmut Bey Mosque

Located in Kasaba Village, Mahmut Bey Mosque is a 1366 Candaroğulları-period structure and a distinguished example of Anatolian wooden architecture, with an interior wooden system built without metal nails. The mosque is part of the serial property of the Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023.

KastamonuBlack SeaHistoric Mosque

HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Mahmut Bey Mosque?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01Candaroğulları work dating from 1366

02Wooden load-bearing and ceiling system built without nails

03Part of a UNESCO World Heritage serial property

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereKasaba Village can be reached by road from central Kastamonu via the Daday road.

◎Route TypeFaith and Cultural Tourism · Historic Mosque

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LocationKasaba Village, Central District / Kastamonu

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Mahmut Bey Mosque with Valla Canyon / Horma Canyon in the same itinerary.

This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗

Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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