hot in the pan (called sahanda yumurta), folded unleavened bread called katmer, fresh farm milk and black tea. A speciality of Taşköprü, Kastamonu is freshly slaughtered whole lamb slow-cooked over the glowing embers of wood in a sealed, airtight "well" — this regional specialty is called kuyu kebabı in Turkish. A little water added to a tray ensures that steam keeps the meat moist throughout the cooking process. Economic history In the early 20th century, nickel was mined in the area around Kastamonu. Education Kastamonu is home to Kastamonu University, which was established in 2006 by incorporating existing colleges, schools, and institutes that were previously under Ankara University and Gazi University. Notable high schools in Kastamonu are: Abdurrahman Paşa Lisesi, also known as Kastamonu Lisesi, the first modern high school that was established in Anatolia in late Ottoman Empire. Kastamonu Mustafa Kaya Lisesi, an Anatolian high school, one of the most successful high schools in Turkey outside Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir. Climate Kastamonu has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb, Trewartha: Dc) with cold winters and warm summers. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with a noticeable increase during spring. Transport The main bus station has bus links to most major Turkish cities. Kastamonu Airport is active. Kastamonu is also the main railroad endpoint for the West Black Sea region. Notable natives Latifî (1491-1582), Ottoman poet Iovan Tsaous (Yiannis Eitziridis) (1893–1942), Greek musician and composer Oğuz Atay (1934–1977), novelist Rıfat Ilgaz (1911–1993), novelist Halit Akmansü (1883–1923), military officer in the Ottoman and Turkish armies Gallery See also List of clock towers - Kastamonu has its own Ottoman clock tower (1885) Paphlagonia Notes References Runciman, Steven (1951) A History of the Crusades, Vol. I: The First Crusade, Cambridge University Press. Further reading Boğaç A. Ergene: Local Court, Provincial Society and Justice in the Ottoman Empire, Legal Practice and Dispute Resolution in Çankırı and Kastamonu (1652-1744). Studies in Islamic Law and Society, volume 17, Brill, Leiden, 2003. . External links Kastamonu governor's official website Kastamonu, Çatalzeytin local newspaper Kastamonu culture & travel guide Kastamonu, Araç Muhacirler köyü Populated places in Kastamonu Province Districts of Kastamonu Province