Historical Taşlı Plateau and Köprübaşı Boxwood Spoonbills Route

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore

Rising along the Manahoz Valley, Köprübaşı is the center of the famous boxwood spoon carving and wooden craft in Türkiye, which reached the Ottoman palaces. Taşlı Plateau is a living handicraft center where plateau caravans rest and wood craftsmen have produced handcrafted spoons, ladles and churn tools for centuries.

Architectural / Natural Structure

Taşlı Plateau, adorned with limestone rocky blocks; It offers traditional stone and wooden plateau houses, centuries-old boxwood and spruce forests, and a plateau atmosphere rising above the clouds.

Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines

Boxwood spoon craftsmanship is a living legend of the patience, manual labor and Black Sea craftsmanship that gives soul to the tree. Taşlı Plateau keeps this culture alive at the peak of nature.

Practical Visiting Tips & Transportation

It is 12 km away from Köprübaşı district center and can be reached via the Manahoz valley plateau road. It's a great stop to watch spoons being carved in workshops and to buy handmade boxwood kitchen utensils.

Surrounding Routes & Local Gastronomy

It is on the same route as Ağaçbaşı Peatland, Harmantepe Martyrdom and Kahvedüzü Caravan Inns. After the trip, you should try the famous Köprübaşı kashar cheese, plateau honey and baked beans in casserole.