Kasaba Attractions

Few visitors have previously ventured as far as the unusual Mahmut Bey Camii in the village of Kasaba. Situated about 17km/10mi northwest of Kastamonu off the road to Daday near Göcen, it is by far the finest "Wood Mosque" in Anatolia. Facing the village school, it is noted for its interior, door, calligraphy and brightly-colored paintings in which dark red predominates. It was built in 1366 in traditional Seljuk style with a five- aisled wooden beam ceiling (central beam wider and higher) borne by planed wooden pillars hence "Wood Mosque" and a two-story gallery.