Research and classification of Kastamonu attractive values for faith tourism

It is seen that faith tourism has come to the fore among other types of tourism in recent years and is an important option for the economies of the countries. Intangible and intangible cultural heritage elements that embody a faith constitute an important attraction in terms of faith tourism. Turkey has important tangible and intangible values for all three monotheistic religions. Kastamonu is one of the provinces in our country, which has many holy places and values belonging to Islam within the scope of faith tourism. . The aim of this study is to determine and classify the values that create attraction in terms of Islamic belief in Kastamonu. The study is a survey model using qualitative research methods. In order to reach the research purposes, the related article first scanned in depth, then the theoretical framework of the thesis created. Afterwards, a working group was formed from individuals living in the city center of Kastamonu, who are well-versed in the Islamic faith and Islamic works of Kastamonu. An interview form believed to provide valid and reliable answers to the research questions was developed and data were collected using a structured interview technique. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive analysis technique. Some suggestions were made by evaluating the information obtained from the participants. As a result of the research, it was concluded that Kastamonu's values that create attraction in terms of faith can be classified as Sacred Places, Sacred Persons, Sacred Events, Sacred Objects and Sacred Waters. In addition, it has been concluded that Kastamonu province, which has a high historical, religious and cultural potential, cannot sufficiently benefit from this potential, which is characterized by the classification created. Suggestions were also presented for the development of Kastamonu within the scope of faith tourism.