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Travel Tips · 3 min read
Ciha Castle: What Was This Small Fortress Watching Over in Rize’s Hills?
Situated on a dominant hill in the Pazar district of Rize, the historic Ciha Castle serves as a hidden medieval watchpoint featuring circular walls and a central tower overlooking the Hemşin Stream valley
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Travel Tips · 3 min read
Bozukkale Ruins in Rize: Who Once Watched Over the Black Sea from Here?
Situated on a dominant hill overlooking the sea in central Rize, the historic Bozukkale stands as an important coastal watchpoint reflecting the maritime security history of the Black Sea with its surviving wall ruins.
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Travel Tips · 4 min read
Bilenköy Mosque: Discover the Remarkable Wooden Craftsmanship Hidden in Rize’s Hills
Situated in the Hemşin district of Rize, the historic Bilenköy Mosque is one of the most prominent cultural landmarks carrying the traditional Black Sea wooden craftsmanship and nail-free architectural heritage to the present day
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Travel Tips · 6 min read
9 Lesser-Known Places in Rize: What Lies Beyond the Next Bend?
Rize offers 9 hidden and lesser-known travel gems for nature enthusiasts, featuring secluded valleys untouched by mass tourism, secret glacial lakes, and authentic alpine villages
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Travel Tips · 8 min read
14 Must-See Places in Türkiye: Discover Rize’s Waterfalls, Cloud-Kissed Highlands and Glacial Lakes
Rize offers 14 fascinating travel destinations in the Eastern Black Sea region, complete with rushing streams, emerald-green plateaus touching the sea of clouds, and historic stone arch bridges
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Travel Tips · 5 min read
Palovit Waterfall: Follow the Roar into Rize’s Forest
Located within the Kaçkar Mountains National Park, Palovit Waterfall is one of the most magnificent natural wonders of the Black Sea region, famous for having the highest flow rate in Rize, cascading from a height of 15 meters
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Travel Tips · 5 min read
Isırlık Nature Park: Have You Seen This View Above Rize?
Situated just 5 kilometers from Rize city center across 12 hectares, Isırlık Nature Park offers a peaceful recreation area featuring a panoramic Black Sea birdwatching tower and scenic lakeside walking trails
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Travel Tips · 4 min read
Handüzü Plateau: A Mountain Escape Within Easy Reach of Rize
Situated at an altitude of 1,800 meters near Güneysu district, Handüzü Plateau offers the perfect daily getaway in Rize with its easy asphalt access and magnificent misty mountain landscapes
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Food & Drink · 4 min read
What to Eat in Rize: From Melting Muhlama to Sweet Laz Böreği
Rize cuisine is one of the richest gastronomic destinations of the Black Sea, famous for its muhlama made with fresh butter and cornmeal, unique anchovy dishes, and pepeçura dessert made from black grapes
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