Acoustic Environment of Urban Historical Places: A Case Study in Kastamonu, Turkey

The general aim of this paper is to demonstrate the significance acoustic environment in urban historical places, which represent intangible cultural heritage, and emphasize need for spaces have their own unique depending on characteristics. Both sound pressure level measurements classifications were conducted three places effect character area. Based data obtained, noise maps created. results study indicated that there was no change sources due similarity past present usage types selected areas, as an element heritage area preserved survived day a consequence. type use, intensity structural-plant density, climatic found be effective determining character. continuity sources, are among elements constitute identity particular can considered elements, harmony these intended use space factors should taken into account spatial planning design.