Turistik Ürün Olarak Somut Ve Somut Olmayan Kültür Mirasları İle Keşfedilmemiş Destinasyon: Kadim Şehir Kastamonu Taşköprü (Undiscovered Destinatıon with Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage As A Tourist Product: Ancient City Kastamonu Taşköprü)

Abstract

This study was carried out using qualitative research methods to evaluate the tourism potential of Taşköprü district of Kastamonu province. In the research, it was aimed to determine the historical, cultural and natural attractions of the district and to analyse them in the context of tourism. In this direction, methods such as document analysis, field observations and field studies were used. The findings reveal that Taşköprü has an important potential in terms of cultural and nature tourism. However, it has been determined that this potential cannot be sufficiently utilised and that infrastructure deficiencies, lack of promotion and problems related to the protection of cultural heritage restrict tourism development. The district has touristic elements such as the ancient city of Pompeiopolis, rock tombs, traditional wooden mansions, historical mosques and geographically marked products. However, natural landscape elements offer opportunities for nature tourism. In the study, suggestions such as increasing promotional activities, strengthening infrastructure, protecting cultural assets and promoting alternative tourism types are presented for the effective utilisation of tourism potential. The implementation of these comprehensive strategies will support the achievement of sustainable tourism targets and economic development of the district.